Anthropological perspective on biological variation in human and non-human primates in the past and the present; examines the interaction between biology and culture in the evolution of human society. Evolution and behavior of non-human primates are examined for what they reveal about the human condition. (Available for General Education, B2 Life Science or D1 Social Sciences.)
Corequisite: BIOL 100L. Not for credit in the Biology major. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 101, BIOL 102CS, BIOL 106 or BIOL 107. Analysis of selected topics illustrating major biological concepts, including ecology, evolution, heredity and organismal and cellular structure and physiology. Primarily designed for non-science majors. Lecture 2 hours. (Available for General Education, B2 Life Science. Students satisfy the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing BIOL 100L.)
Not for credit in the Biology major and may not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 106 or BIOL 107. Analysis of selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including evolution, environmental relationships, heredity, the cell, energetics and functions of living systems, and development. (Available for General Education, B2 Life Science. Students may satisfy the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing BIOL 101L.)
Corequisite: BIOL 106L. Primarily for Biology majors. Half of a two-semester sequence that includes BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L. Selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including the scientific process, heredity, evolution, taxonomy and systematics, ecology and animal behavior. Observations, experiments and demonstrations. Emphasis on unifying biological concepts and methods in science. Lecture 3 hours. (Available for General Education, B2 Life Science. Students may satisfy the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing BIOL 106L.)
Corequisite: BIOL 107L. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L. Half of a two-semester sequence that includes BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L. Selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including biological chemistry, cells, molecular genetics, animal development and plant and animal physiology. Observations, experiments and demonstrations. Emphasis on unifying biological concepts and methods in science. Lecture 3 hours. (Available for General Education, B2 Life Science. Students may satisfy the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing BIOL 107L.)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: BIOL 218L. Not available for Biology majors. Acquaints non-science majors with the microbial world, explores the involvement of microbes in disease, food production, and the environment. Lecture 2 hours. (Available for General Education, B2 Life Science. Students satisfy the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing BIOL 218L.)
Corequisite: BIOL 292L (consisting of field trips). For non-science majors to acquaint them with the more important wild plants and animals of Southern California; criticism by students of case studies involving the application of scientific methods purported to answer questions about a few of these organisms. Lecture 2 hours. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 292/L and BIOL 323/392E. (Available for General Education B2 Life Science. Students satisfy the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing BIOL 292L.)
Introduction to the dynamic study of the Earth’s evolution, including changes in the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. This course focusses on how these changes, woven into the fabric of geologic time, affected major groups of plants and animals, including dinosaurs and humans. Students may not receive credit for both GEOL 110 and GEOL 113. (Available for General Education, B1 Physical Science or B2 Life Science.)
Note: Students should only enroll in GEOL 110 if they are taking a course other than GEOL 112 to meet the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement.
Corequisite: GEOL 112. An exploration of evolution, environmental change, and the history of life on Earth using the fossil record over the last 4.6 billion years. Particular emphasis will be placed on the coevolution of organisms and Earth surface conditions through time. Students may not receive credit for both GEOL 113 and GEOL 110. (Available for General Education, B1 Physical Science or B2 Life Science. Students satisfy the B3 Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing GEOL 112.)
Adverse impacts to this environment affect the well-being of humans and other living organisms. This course provides an understanding of how human impacts to the Earth system have caused environmental change across the planet. Students will learn principles of geology, ecology, atmospheric sciences, and examine today’s most pressing environmental issues including human population growth, biodiversity loss, air, water, and soil pollution, climate change, energy-use conservation, and sustainable agriculture. Students will also gain an understanding of the ways in which the challenges of environmental degradation are (or are not) being addressed by society and government. 3 hours lecture. (Available for General Education, B1 Physical Science or B2 Life Science.)