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BIOL 10 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab

This course surveys modern biology including concepts of cell and molecular biology, genetics, biodiversity, ecology and evolution.

Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2, B3; IGETC, Area 5B; MPC, Area B

BIOL 13 MARINE BIOLOGY
4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; three hours lab

Students are introduced to the fundatmentals of marine science, with an emphasis on marine ecology, organisms, and habitats. Topics will include current research, technology, and sampling, with a focus on the local Monterey Bay region. Field trips are required.
 
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2, B3; IGETC, Area 5B; MPC, Area B

BIOL 21 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY I: CELLS, GENETICS AND ORGANISMS
5 units • LG • Four hours lecture; three hours lab

This course is an introduction to molecular and cellular biology, plant and animal development and physiology, and genetics. Course is required for biology majors.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A and MATH 263
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2, B3; IGETC, Area 5B; MPC, Area B

BIOL 22 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY II: DIVERSITY, ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION
5 units • LG • Three hours lecture; six hours lab

This course introduces evolutionary theory and concepts as a basis for understanding the origin and diversity of life and fundamental ecological principles.  Course is required for biology majors
Prerequisite:  MATH263
Corequisite: CHEM 1A
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2, B3; IGETC, Area 5B; MPC, Area B

BIOL 25 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY LECTURE
3 units • LG • Three hours lecture

This course covers bacterial structure, genetics and physiology, microbial causes of infectious diseases, modes of disease transmission, treatment and prevention, and the immune system.  It is designed for paramedical training programs, including RN, LVN, and veterinary assisting.
Prerequisite:  CHEM 30A
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area B

BIOL 26 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
1 unit • LG • Three hours lab

This class covers aseptic techniques, culture of bacteria, identification of microbes, and the clinical uses of physiological testing on bacterial species. Designed for those entering paramedical training programs, including RN, LVN, and veterinary assisting.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Course advisory: CHEM 30A
Credit transferable: CSU
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area B

BIOL 30 INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture

This course is an introduction to the principles of Genetics and is not intended for biology majors.  Topics covered include basic principles of cell/molecular biology, transmission and molecular genetics, genetic testing, the basis of inherited disease, genetic engineering, cloning, stem cells, GMOs and evolution.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Course advisory: Eligibility for MATH 263
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2; IGETC, Area 5B; MPC, Area E1

BIOL 31 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture

This course is a survey of the fundamental political, economic, and  ecological principles that define the important environmental issues of our time.  Topics include ecology, climate change, biodiversity, energy and sustainability.  Also offered online.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2; IGETC, Area 5B; MPC, Area B (BIOL
31 & 32) , E1

BIOL 32 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LABORATORY
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Three hours lab

This lab class surveys many of the diverse ways in which humans interact with the environment, focusing on local field trips to directly investigate issues such as sustainable fuels, solar energy, water resources, recycling, green building and habitat preservation.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Prequisite or corequisite:  BIOL 31
Credit Transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B3; IGETC, Area 5B (BIOL 31 & 32); MPC, Area B

BIOL 36 PLANTS AND CIVILIZATION
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture

This class deals with human/plant interactions, from Stone Age to present time. Subjects covered include basic botany (plant anatomy, physiology, and ecology) and human uses of plants for textiles, fiber, food, spices, resins, oils, medicines, paper, building materials, art, and horticulture.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2; IGETC, Area 5B

BIOL 38 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture

This course covers interactions between biological mechanisms and psychological phenomena. It also addresses human brain anatomy and physiology, its development and evolution; response to drugs; stress; biology of learning and memory; mood disorders; and self awareness and regulation. Also offered as Psychology 38; credit may be earned only once.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2, D9, E; IGETC, Area 4I, 5B; MPC, Area D

BIOL 75 BIOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES
1 unit • C/NC • One-half hour lecture; one and one-half hours lab

Natural history subjects, including local wildflowers, birds, and marine mammals. The classes offered vary each semester. Classes emphasize conservation, identification, and research techniques. May be repeated provided there is no duplication of topics.
Credit transferable: CSU

  • BIOL 75.1  Spring Wilflowers  (may be taken once)
  • BiOL 75.3  Marine Mammals  (may be taken once)
  • BIOL 75.4  Forests of the Central Coast   (may be taken once)