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Biology - Business Administration

Course Descriptions

2016-2017 Catalog

11A BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS I

5 units, 4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours

PREREQUISITES: Chemistry 1A and

Mathematics 103. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for

English 1A, Biology 3 or high school Biology.

In the first course of a two semester sequence of

general biology for science majors, students will study the

chemistry of life, cellular structure, cellular metabolism-

including photosynthesis, aerobic and anaerobic respiration,

cellular communication, cellular division and its regulation,

Mendelian genetics, biotechnology, and evolution. This

course is intended for Science Majors and pre-medical, pre-

veterinarian, pre-dental, pre-optometry, and pre-pharmacy

majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID BIOL 190)

11B BIOLOGY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS II

5 units, 4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours

PREREQUISITES: Biology 11A and

Mathematics 103. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for

English 1A.

This course is the second course of a two-semester

sequence of general biology for science majors. Students

will study the origins of life, the evolutionary history of

biodiversity, plant form and function, animal form and

function, and ecology. This course is intended for science

majors and pre-medical, pre-veterinarian, pre-dental, pre-

optometry, and pre-pharmacy majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

(C-ID BIOL 140)

HUMAN ANATOMY

4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours

PREREQUISITES : Biolog y 5 or 11A .

ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,

and Mathematics 201.

This is a course providing a basic understanding

and working knowledge of the human body with emphasis

on the structure of each major system. The interrelationship

between human systems and the relationships between the

structure and functions of each system will be studied at

several levels: cellular, tissue, organ, system, and organismal.

(A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (CI-D BIOL 110B)

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

5 units, 4 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)

PREREQUISITES: Biology 20 and Chemistry

1A or 3A.

This course provides a basic understanding and

working knowledge of the human body with emphasis on the

functions of each major system. The interrelationship between

human systems and the relationship between structure

and function of each system will be studied at several levels

(biochemical, cellular, organ levels). (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

(CID BIOL 120B)

31 MICROBIOLOGY

5 units, 3 lecture hours, 6 lab hours

PREREQUISITES: Biology 5 or 11A, and

Chemistry 1A or 3A. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for

English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201.

This course provides an introduction to the

structure, metabolism and ecology of microorganisms with

special emphasis on microbe-related human diseases. This

course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of

topics in the area of microbiology. The text, lab manuals, and

lectures are geared to students in biological, medical, physical

education, and health-oriented programs. (A, CSU-GE,UC, I)

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)

ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and

Mathematics 201.

This course teaches students to prepare business

letters, reports, memos, and oral presentations used in a

business environment. Emphasis is placed on document

organization, using correct grammar, writing to the desired

audience, and creating appropriate tone. (A, CSU)