Biology

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

Students are introduced to the marine sciences with an emphasis on marine ecology, plants and animals and marine ecosystems. Students will learn about a diversity of organisms and habitats, with a special focus on the marine ecology of the Monterey Bay region. Topics will also include current research, technology, and sampling. Field trips are required. Individualized computer lab hours by arrangement in the Life Science Computer Lab.
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; one hour by arrangement

This course is an introduction to molecular and cellular biology, plant and animal development and physiology, and genetics. Required for biology majors. Individualized computer lab hours by arrangement in the Life Science Computer Lab. (BIOL 21 and 22 equal CAN BIOL SEQ A)
Prerequisite: 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

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

This course is a study of the diversity of life, principles of ecology, behavior, historic biogeography and organic evolution. Required for biology majors. Individualized computer lab hours by arrangement in the Life Science Computer Lab. (BIOL 21 and 22 equal CAN BIOL SEQ A)
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; one hour by arrangement

Bacterial genetics and physiology, infectious diseases, modes of disease transmission and prevention, and the immune system. Designed for paramedical training programs, including RN, LVN, and veterinary assisting. Individualized computer lab hours by arrangement in the Life Science Computer Lab.
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 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. It is not intended for biology majors. The topics covered include classic genetics, human genetics and genetic counseling, population genetics, evolution, microbial genetics and molecular genetics including technologies of DNA.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
Course advisory: MATH 261
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area B2; IGETC, Area 5B; MPC, Area E

BIOL 31 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; one hour by arrangement

This course is a survey of basic ecological principles and their application to the human condition. Problems of population growth, resource depletion, misapplication of technology, and environmental degradation are covered. Individualized computer lab hours by arrangement in the Life Science Computer Lab.
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 covers major aspects of how humans impact the environment, including populations, water, sewage, pollution, habitat preservation, soils, and planning. Many field trips are used to emphasize local, regional, and international issues.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
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 75.2  Birds of the Monterey County  (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)