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[
{
"title": "BIOL 10 - The Living World",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Provides students with an understanding of the most fundamental concepts of modern biology including ecology (the interaction between organisms and their environment), human inheritance, the structure and function of living organisms, evolution, strategies for survival and reproduction, and biotechnology. Satisfies B2: Life Science.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the department majors. Sustainability Related - SDG 15: Life on Land"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 20 - Ecological Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to diversity, ecology, evolution and behavior. In conjunction with BIOL 21 a more complete survey of biology. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours/field trips.Satisfies B2 + B3: Life Science & Lab.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the department majors."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 21 - Human Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to physiology, reproduction, development, heredity and aging. With BIOL 20 a more complete survey of biology. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.Satisfies B2 + B3: Life Science & Lab.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the department majors."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 30 - Principles of Biology I",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Cellular and physiological aspects of biological diversity. Concepts include: biomolecules, cellular structures/function, cell-cell communication, cellular energetics, molecular evolution, gene expression, enzymes, and animal physiological systems. Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/Lab 3 hours.Satisfies B2 + B3: Life Science & Lab.",
"prereqs": "Writing Enrollment Group W-I or W-II, or ENGL 1AF with a grade of CR, or ENGL 1A with a grade of C- or better; Math Enrollment Group M-I or M-II, or completion of a GE Area B4 course. Must be majoring in Biology (all), Biomedical Eng, Biochemistry, ENVS (all), Forensic Science (all), Nutritional Science, Meterology-CS, Kinesiology, Computer Science, and Communicative Disorders.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 31 - Principles of Biology II",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "The diversity of life and the mechanisms by which that diversity has arisen. Concepts include: scientific method, origins of life, adaptation of organisms to different environments, ecology, and evolution. Lecture 3 hours/Lab 3 hoursSatisfies B1 + B3: Physical + Lab Science",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 (with a grade of C- or better for all Biology majors). Must be majoring in Biology (all), Biomedical Eng, Biochemistry, Forensic Science (all), Environmental Studies (all), Nutritional Science, Meteorology - Climate Science Concentration, Kinesiology, Computer Science, and Communicative Disorders.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 54 - Human Understanding",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Major issues in health and disease, learning and memory, maturation and aging (such as diet, exercise, mind-body medicine, and addictions). Emphasis on learning how to understand and apply physiologic information for personal growth and lifelong learning. Satisfies E: Human Understanding & Development.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 55 - Biostatistics",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introductory experimental design and statistical analysis of biological data from manipulated experiments. Experience in designing and analyzing experiments utilizing both univariate and multivariate tests. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 or BIOL 31 with a grade of C- or better, or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all) or Environmental Studies Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 65 - Human Anatomy",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Introductory study of gross and microscopic human anatomy including corresponding pathology. For majors in nursing and kinesiology. Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours.Satisfies B2 + B3: Life Science & Lab.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the department majors."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 65O - Human Anatomy",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Introductory study of gross and microscopic human anatomy including corresponding pathology. For majors in nursing and kinesiology. This online anatomy course is not intended for students pursuing degrees in kinesiology, recreation (therapeutic recreation) or to meet the anatomy prerequisite for occupational therapy at SJSU. Students who intend to transfer the human anatomy course to another institution which requires an in class lab should enroll in BIOL 65. Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours.Satisfies B2 + B3: Life Science & Lab.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the department majors."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 66 - Human Physiology",
"units": "5 unit(s)",
"description": "Explanation of physiological principles from the molecular and cellular-levels to organ systems. Neural and endocrine controls and integration among systems. Health care orientation. Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours/seminar 1 hour.Satisfies B2 + B3: Life Science & Lab.",
"prereqs": "High school algebra. Recommended: Human Anatomy, CHEM 30A .",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the major departments. A grade of C or better is required to receive B2 and B3 GE credit."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 100W - Scientific Communication Workshop",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Analysis and communication of scientific research to both scientific and general audiences. Satisfies upper division writing requirement. Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability + Writing in the Disciplines (WID).",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 and BIOL 31 (with grades of C- or better); A3 or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); completion of core GE; and upper division standing. Or Graduate or Postbaccalaureate level. Allowed Declared Majors: Biology (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Must be passed with C or better to satisfy the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 101 - Origins of Life",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Process of evolution, fossil evidence for life origins, and the place of humans in nature. Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability.",
"prereqs": "Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the Biological Sciences Department majors."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 105 - Principles of Developmental Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Emphasis on human development. Other animal systems (fly, frog, chick, mouse) will also be studied to aid in understanding anatomical, physiological, genetic and molecular mechanisms operating during gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation and organogenesis.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 and BIOL 31 (with a grade of C- or better in each), or instructor consent; BIOL 115 (with a grade of C or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 106 - Physiological Ecology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Study of the interaction of an organism with its environment. Looking at both plants and animals, students examine how both structure and function interact to enable an organism to survive under particular environmental conditions.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 113 or (with a grade of C or better); BIOL 100W ; CHEM 8 or CHEM 112A and CHEM 112B (with a grade of C- or better), upper division standing, or instructor consent. Must be a declared major in Biological Sciences.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Sustainability Related - SDG 15: Life on Land",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 106L - Physiological Ecology Lab",
"units": "1 unit(s)",
"description": "Experimental labs that illustrate/demonstrate key physiological concepts of plant and animal adaptations to their environment, as discussed in the lecture section, BIOL 106 - Physiological Ecology. 3 hours lab.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 113 (with a grade of C or better); BIOL 100W ; CHEM 8 or CHEM 112A and CHEM 112B (with a grade of C- or better), upper division standing, or instructor consent. Must be a declared major in Biological Sciences.",
"coreqs": "BIOL 106 .",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 107 - Immunology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Provides information about all areas of immunology with emphasis on the basic concepts of immune mechanisms of the acquired and innate immune systems. Uses the basic information to study immune disorders and the immune response to infectious agents.",
"prereqs": "MICR 101 (with a grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 107L - Immunology Laboratory",
"units": "2 unit(s)",
"description": "The experiments in this beginning immunology laboratory are designed to study both the innate and acquired immune systems. Experimentation into the formation, function and detection of antibodies provides students with skills in basic immunologic techniques. Flow cytometry is used in identification of immune cells as well as functional assays of complement mediated phagocytosis. Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "Must be a declared Biology Major (all).Pre/",
"coreqs": "BIOL 107 or instructor consent.",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 109 - Human Neuroanatomy and Physiology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Gross and microscopic structure and function of the human nervous system. Introduction to experimental and clinical techniques. Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 65 or instructor consent",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the department majors."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 110 - Biodiversity and Biopolitics",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Application of ecological principles to the conservation of biodiversity and the management of ecosystems. Analysis of biological, economic, social and political interrelationships involved in conservation. Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability.",
"prereqs": "Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the Biological Sciences Department majors. Sustainability Focused - SDG 15: Life on Land"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 111 - Fire Ecology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Fire is a fundamental ecological process in many terrestrial ecosystems. Examination of fire ecology and ecologically-based management of a variety of ecosystems. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "Any GE Area B1 or B2 class. Biology major (all) or Wildfire Science minor. Other majors considered with instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 113 - Principles of Systematics",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Students gain the understanding and skills needed to taxonomically study biodiversity, including the use of morphological and DNA sequence characters to examine phylogeny, and use of a range of biodiversity research techniques and tools.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 or BIOL 118 (with a grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with BOT 113 / ENT 113 / ZOOL 113 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 114 - Functional Morphology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Develops understanding and skills needed to taxonomically study biodiversity, including the use of morphological and DNA sequence characters to examine phylogeny, and use of a range of biodiversity research techniques and tools. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 or BIOL 118 (with a grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with BOT 114 / ENT 114 / ZOOL 114 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 115 - General Genetics",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Principles and methods of microbial, plant and animal genetics. Mendelism, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, mutation, quantitative genetics and genetic aspects of evolution. Lecture 3 hours/Discussion 1 hour.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 and BIOL 31 (with a grade of C- or better in each), or instructor consent; CHEM 1A and CHEM 1B (with a grade of C or better in each). Must be a declared Biology (all) or Chemistry (all) or Forensic Science (Biology concentration only) major.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 116 - Molecular Genetics",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Molecular genetics of eukaryotes. Replication, repair, mutation, regulation of gene expression, gene organization and methods of recombinant DNA research.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 or MICR 166 , and CHEM 135 (all with a grade of C or better). Must be a declared Biological Sciences BS, Molecular Biology concentration major. Other Biological Sciences majors must get instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "BIOL 116L .",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 116L - Molecular Genetics Laboratory",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Lab experience in modern molecular biology techniques used in research and industry settings. Techniques may include nucleic acid purification, enzymatic modification of nucleic acids, recombinant DNA cloning, PCR, Quantitative PCR, bacterial transformation and culture, agarose gel electrophoresis. The techniques chosen depend upon the course instructor. Lecture 1 hours/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "BIOL 116 , and must be a declared Biological Sciences BS, Molecular Biology concentration major. Other Biological Sciences majors must get instructor consent.",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 117 - Human Genetics",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Mendelian traits, classical and molecular cytogenetics, DNA variation, sex determination, gene mapping, mutation, population genetics, multifactorial inheritance, genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 (with a grade of C or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 118 - Evolution",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "An analysis of the patterns and processes of biological evolution. Topics include: history and philosophy of evolutionary thought; macroevolution and biogeography; selection, adaptation, and other forces; sexual selection and behavior; genetics, genomics, and the molecular basis of evolution. Lecture 3 hours/Seminar 1 hour.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 and BIOL 31 (with a grade of C- or better in each for Biology Majors). Must be a declared Biology or Chemistry Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Sustainability Related - SDG 15: Life on Land",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 119 - Neurogenetics",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Cellular and molecular neuroscience at the neuron, synapse and circuit level, including electrical and chemical signaling. Neurophysiology of development, maintenance and modification of neural circuits. Molecular genetics of neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimers disease, and mood disorders.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 (with a grade of C or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 122 - Bacterial Diversity",
"units": "2 unit(s)",
"description": "Study of the characteristics and microecology of unusual prokaryotes. Molecular and traditional approaches will be discussed.",
"prereqs": "MICR 101 (with a grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with MICR 122 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling. Sustainability Related - SDG 15: Life on Land",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 122L - Bacterial Diversity Laboratory",
"units": "2 unit(s)",
"description": "Laboratory techniques in bacterial diversity. 6 hours Lab",
"prereqs": "MICR 101 (with grade of C or better) or Instructor Consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with MICR 122L . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 123A - Bioinformatics I",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to algorithms, tools, and databases of Bioinformatics. Biological foundations: central dogma; sequence databases; pairwise alignment algorithms and tools; Blast; phylogenetics. Possible additional topics: protein structure, multiple sequence alignment, next-gen sequencing, epigenetics, CRISPR. Project applying these approaches to real-world problems.",
"prereqs": "CS 46B or BIOL 31 , or instructor consent; Allowed Majors: Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or MS Bioinformatics.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with CS 123A / SE 123A . Computer Science is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 123B - Bioinformatics II",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Advanced Bioinformatics algorithms, tools, databases. Biological background; protein structure/function; sequencing technology; sequence identification; transcriptomics; metagenomics; CRISPR. Possible additional topics: functional genomics; protein networks; drug discovery; pathway analysis; immunoinformatics; analysis pipelines; machine learning applications. Project applying advanced approaches to real-world problems.",
"prereqs": "CS 123A / BIOL 123A / SE 123A ; Allowed Majors: Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or MS Bioinformatics.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with CS 123B / SE 123B . Computer Science is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 124 - Systems Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Physiology of organ systems with emphasis on the human. Neural & hormonal communication, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive physiology.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 ; PHYS 2A , PHYS 2B ; CHEM 112A , CHEM 112B ; All courses with a C or better. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "BIOL 125 highly recommended.",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 125 - Systems Physiology Laboratory",
"units": "2 unit(s)",
"description": "Selected lab units to demonstrate complex physiological mechanisms and the physiology of organ systems. Methods include animal experiments and physiological recording and stimulation. Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "Must be a declared Biology Major (all).Pre/",
"coreqs": "BIOL 124 (with grade of C- or better), or instructor consent.",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 129 - Neuroscience",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Principles of brain organization and function underlying behavior. Topics include neuroanatomy and physiology of language, vision, sexual behavior, memory and abnormal behavior.",
"prereqs": "Either PSYC 30 and 3 units of biology, or 9 units of biology.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not acceptable as an elective in the Biology major. Cross-listed with PSYC 129 . Psychology is responsible for scheduling."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 131 - Endocrine Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Emphasis on mammalian systems. Mechanisms of hormone action, secretion and physiological effects; hormone assay techniques.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 (with grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 134 - Vertebrate Histology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Light and electron microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues with consideration of related functions. Emphasis on the examination of human tissues including corresponding pathology. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 (with grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 135A - Eukaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology I",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "First semester of a year-long cell and molecular biology course. Topics include membrane structure, signal transduction, cytoskeletal structure, cell migration, and gene expression.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 , CHEM 112A , CHEM 112B , and CHEM 135 (with a grade of C or better in each). Must be a declared Biology major.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 135B - Eukaryotic Cell and Molecular Biology II",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "BIOL 135B is the second semester of a year-long cell and molecular biology course. Topics covered include chromosome structure and maintenance, stem cell biology, cell death, and cancer biology. Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 ; BIOL 135A ; BIOL 100W (with a grade of C or better in each). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 135L - Molecular Cell Biology Lab",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Lab experience in nucleic acid and protein purification, enzyme assay, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, immunofluorescence, column chromatography, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, light microscopy, etc. Lecture 1 hour/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 135A (with grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 136 - Vertebrate Neurophysiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Review of topics from the molecular to the organismal level. Chemical and electrotonic phenomena of membranes, neurochemistry, sensory transduction, information coding, neural control, and additional rotating topics.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 (with a grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 136L - Vertebrate Neurophysiology Laboratory",
"units": "1 unit(s)",
"description": "Course-based undergraduate research experience using electrophysiological techniques to study nervous system function. Topics include chemical and electrotonic phenomena of membranes, information coding, and additional rotating topics. Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 with a C- or better.",
"coreqs": "BIOL 136 . Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 137 - Introduction to Principles of Toxicology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Emphasis on basic principles of toxicology. Toxicity of several classes of compounds covered in depth. Focus on basic chemical principles and appropriate applications. Course is repeatable for up to 3 units.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 ; CHEM 112B (all with a grade of C- or better). Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Sustainability Related - SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 138 - Stem Cell Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Topics in the growing field of stem cell biology. Topics include: properties of embryonic and adult stem cells, use of stem cells in scientific research, regulation of stem cells, and invertebrate and vertebrate models of stem cell research.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 with a C or better. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 139 - Cancer Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Basic principles of cancer biology needed to gain an overall understanding of cellular and molecular events that lead to the formation and progression of cancer. Topics include normal and abnormal cell behaviors, the steps leading to the development of malignancy, in-depth discussions of specific cancers, such as breast, colon, and myeoloid leukemias, and the development of diagnostic tools and therapies.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 with a C or better, or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 140 - Human Sexuality",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Biological and sociocultural facets of human sexuality. Evolution and physiology of sex, reproductive biology/ethics and cross-cultural expression of sexual behavior. Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in U.S.",
"prereqs": "Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not acceptable as an elective in the Biology major. Cross-listed with ANTH 140 / PH 140 . Anthropology is responsible for scheduling."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 142 - Paleontology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Study of the major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate fossils and their use in the study of geology, paleoecology, and macroevolution. Lecture 3 hours/lab 3 hours and field trips.",
"prereqs": "GEOL 1 and GEOL 7 , or instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with GEOL 142 . Geology is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 143 - Biogeography",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Examination of the patterns of biodiversity over space and through time. Using data and models from a variety of sources including botany, zoology, ecology, evolutionary biology, paleontology, and geology, effects of isolation, elevation, and latitude are examined to understand spatial patterns of biodiversity.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 31 or equivalent (with a grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with BOT 143 / ENT 143 / ZOOL 143 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling. Sustainability Related",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 145 - Advanced Undergraduate Biology Seminar",
"units": "1-3 unit(s)",
"description": "Undergraduate Seminar in Biology. May be taken concurrently with BIOL 145L. Course is repeatable when content changes for up to 12 units.",
"prereqs": "Completion of 9 units of upper division major coursework, or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 145L - Advanced Undergraduate Biology Lab",
"units": "1-2 unit(s)",
"description": "Advanced undergraduate laboratory or field experience. May be taken concurrently with BIOL 145. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes. 3 hours lab.Course is repeatable for up to 12 units.",
"prereqs": "Completion of nine (9) units of upper division majors coursework. Instructor Consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 148 - Molecular Ecology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Applying molecular genetics approaches to ecological questions. Topics include: population genetics/genomics, landscape genetics/genomics, conservation genetics/genomics, non-invasive sampling, eDNA, etc. Lab section includes experience in modern molecular biology techniques. \n Lecture 2 hours/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 118 or BIOL 115 with a grade of C or better is required. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 150 - Field Studies in Natural History",
"units": "1-2 unit(s)",
"description": "Field courses given on site, typically covering general ecology, botany, geology, zoology and specialized natural areas such as Baja California, Death Valley, seacoasts and mountains. Repeatable for up to a total of 3 units of credit when location or content changes. Satisfies B3: Laboratory Science.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "Not an elective in the department majors. Cross-listed with GEOL 150 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling. Sustainability Related - SDG 15: Life on Land"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 155 - Hypothesis Testing",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Experimental design and statistical analysis of biological data from manipulative experiments. Experience in designing and analyzing experiments using t-tests, 1- and 2-way ANOVA, Randomized Block ANOVA, Nested ANOVA, Linear Regression and Tests of Independence. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 and BIOL 31 (with grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology or Environmental Studies Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 156 - Ecological Sampling Design and Analyses",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Sampling design and statistical analysis of biological patterns. In this course, students design and execute a field experiment (one required weekend field trip) that incorporates multivariate measurements. Students analyze the data with Log Linear analysis, Logistic Regression, Principal Components Analysis, Canonical Correlation and various Regression techniques. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 113 or (with a grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology or Environmental Studies or Business Majors.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 159 - Integrative Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Capstone course in the BA Biological Science degree. Critical reading of scientific literature, experimental design and scientific communication skills will be emphasized. Topics covered may vary for a given semester. Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability.",
"prereqs": "Senior standing, completion of A3 , ENGL 1B , HUM 2B , or equivalent with a C- or better; BIOL 115 or BIOL 118 ; BIOL 55 or BIOL 155 , (all with grade of C or better). Allowed Declared Majors: BIOL majors only.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 160 - Ecology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Factors that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms; some aspects of applied ecology. Lecture 3 hours/Lab 3 hours.Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability for Biology Majors only.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 113 (with a grade of C or better); Allowed Declared Majors (Biology, Natural Science); Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.Pre/",
"coreqs": "BIOL 55 or BIOL 155 or BIOL 156 or equivalent Biostatistics course, or instructor consent.",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing. Cross-listed with BOT 160 . Biological Sciences is responsible for scheduling. Sustainability Focused"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 161 - Marine Ecology and Biology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to the major ecological processes that determine the structure and diversity of species assemblages in marine and estuarine environments through field-oriented activities. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 55 /BIOL 155 or BIOL 156 , BIOL 115 or BIOL 118 ; must be a declared Biology Major (all); or instructor consent.Pre/",
"coreqs": "BIOL 160 or instructor consent.",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 162 - Introduction to Biological Oceanography",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to the major physical, chemical, ecological, and biological processes, including human influences, that govern life in marine environments. Lecture 2 hours, Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 55 /BIOL 155 or BIOL 156 , and BIOL 115 or BIOL 118 ; all with a grade of C or better. Must be a Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 163 - Conservation Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Principles of conservation biology, including management for the preservation of biodiversity and maintenance of viable populations. Examples from plants and animals",
"prereqs": "BIOL 113 (with grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared major in Biological Sciences.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Sustainability Focused - SDG 15: Life on Land",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 164 - Ecological Field Methods",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Techniques for evaluating and managing the abundance and diversity of plants and animals. Lecture 1 hour/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 113 or (with a grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared major in Biological Sciences.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Sustainability Focused - SDG 15: Life on Land",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 165 - Advanced Human Anatomy",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Study of human anatomy, including clinical correlations, for pre-professional students. Not open to student who have completed BIOL 065. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 and BIOL 31 (with a grade of C- or better in each), BIOL 115 (with a grade of C or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 167 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Covers the normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as how they function following perturbations in homeostasis. Focuses on the mammalian system with some discussion of comparative physiology.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 (with a grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 168 - Reproductive Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Reproductive Physiology covers the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system, as well as how deviations from the norm affect reproduction. Course focuses on the mammalian system with discussion of comparative physiology.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 (with a grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 170 - Cellular and Molecular Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to the structure and physiological function of cells. Topics include synthesis of cellular macromolecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins; internal cellular organization; biochemical reactions necessary for cell growth, death and cellular communication. Relevant pathophysiology examples of cellular dysfunction are presented.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 124 (with a grade of C- or better), or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 177 - Physiology for Engineers",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Structure and function of physiological systems and discussion of topics of particular importance to the design, development, construction and clinical application of biomedical devices. Practical laboratory application of technologies to monitor, repair, replace or augment physiological systems. Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 , CHEM 1B , PHYS 50",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with BME 177 . Biomedical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 178 - Integrative Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Integrative Physiology is the capstone course in the Systems Physiology concentration. The specific physiology topics covered may vary depending on the semester. Critical reading of scientific literature, experimental design and scientific communication skills will be emphasized. Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth, Environment, and Sustainability for Biology Majors only.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 100W and BIOL 115 (with a grade of C or better); BIOL 124 (with a grade of C- or better); at least one upper division systems physiology elective; completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 180 - Individual Studies",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Undergraduate advanced lab or field work in special fields. Repeatable for credit.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all). Not available to Open University Students.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 181 - Introduction to Health Care",
"units": "1-3 unit(s)",
"description": "Participation and observation with a medical doctor, dentist, optometrist, pharmacist, or veterinarian in private practice, hospital or retail setting.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all). Not available to Open University Students.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "Hepatitis B or other vaccinations may be required in some settings."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 182 - Tutor Assistant in Biology",
"units": "1-2 unit(s)",
"description": "Supervised classroom or field experience as a tutor-assistant in experiments, demonstrations and discussion. Course may be repeated for credit. Repeatable for credit.",
"prereqs": "Sophomore or Upper division standing, instructor consent and appropriate academic background. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 184 - Directed Reading",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Assigned readings of selected books, journals and papers chosen to fill gaps in training or for contact with new fields. Evaluation through weekly reports and conferences. Repeatable for credit.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 186 - Senior Thesis",
"units": "2-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Advanced library, laboratory or field research under the supervision of a faculty member, culminating in a senior thesis.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 190 - Field Studies in Biology",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Field program involving planning and execution of a project. Course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 units. Course is repeatable for up to 12 units.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit Sustainability Related - SDG 15: Life on Land",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 198 - Undergraduate Research",
"units": "5-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Field or laboratory biological research under the direction of a faculty member. Course is repeatable for up to 8 units.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 201 - Graduate Seminar in Biological Sciences",
"units": "1 unit(s)",
"description": "Seminar designed to introduce principles and topics in biological research. Mandatory during first semester of enrollment. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 202 - Graduate Studies in Biology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "A seminar on current research and theory in the life sciences, emphasizing scientific writing and formal oral presentations. Lecture/seminar/discussion 5 hours.Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this masters program."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 202TA - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Products",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Seminar course in which students develop professional skills in writing, speaking, literature review, and critical thinking. Assignments are targeted at developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on biotechnology products. Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.",
"prereqs": "Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology Program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this masters program."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 202TB - Biotech Seminar: Drug Development Process",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Seminar course in which students develop their professional skills. Assignments are targeted at developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on the development of drugs and other biotechnology products. Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.",
"prereqs": "Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology Program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this masters program."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 202TC - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Business I",
"units": "2 unit(s)",
"description": "BIOL 202TC is a seminar course in which students develop their professional skills. Assignments are targeted at developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. BIOL 202TC focuses on the financial aspects of business development in biotechnology.",
"prereqs": "Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology Program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 202TD - Biotech Seminar: Biotech Business II",
"units": "2 unit(s)",
"description": "Seminar course in which students develop their professional skills. Assignments target developing expertise and knowledge useful in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Focuses on business development in biotechnology and a team project in which students develop a business plan.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 202TC or instructor consent",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 203 - Biology Teaching Forum",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to effective methods for teaching undergraduate biology laboratories, activities, seminars and/or lectures. Emphasis on pedagogy and application of best practices and strategies for teaching biology to a diverse audience. Course administration, student conduct and expectations, and assessment will also be covered.",
"prereqs": "graduate standing or instructor consent",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 205 - Advanced Molecular Techniques",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Emphasizes the laboratory techniques of modern molecular biology. Depending on instructor, focus will be on animal, plant, yeast, bacterial or viral systems. Course is repeatable for credit if content changes. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 135L or instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 205T - Advanced Molecular Techniques for Biotechnology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Emphasizes the laboratory techniques of modern molecular biology especially: report writing and communication of research results. Depending on instructor, focus will be on animal, plant, yeast, bacterial, or viral systems. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 6 hours.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 135L and admission into the Master of Biotechnology program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 215 - Seminar in Advanced Genetics",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Selected topics of current interest in advanced genetics. Each semester will emphasize a particular field of genetics; e.g., molecular genetics, human genetics, developmental genetics, population genetics, etc.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 218 - Advanced Evolution",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Integrated use of modern molecular techniques and classical evolutionary theory to address a broad array of questions in evolutionary biology.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 115 and instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 220 - Science Communication",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "This course will focus on learning to effectively present ongoing scientific research to a wide audience, with an emphasis on developing science communication skills, learning to place data within the context of a field, and developing critical thinking skills. Pre/",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "BIOL 202",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 221T - Advanced Bioinformatics for Biotechnology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "Bioinformatics/computer applications to solve advanced problems in molecular and cell biology by manipulation and analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein sequences.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 116 or either CHEM 130A , CHEM 135 , or Chem 136 and admission into the Master of Biotechnology program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 227 - Advanced Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Integrated discussion of modern physiological techniques to address a broad array of questions in physiology. Each semester will emphasize a particular field of physiology.",
"prereqs": "Graduate standing and completion of an upper division physiology course or instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 227T - Principles of Pharmacology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Principles of pharmacology, especially as related to the pharmaceutical industry and clinical applications.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 30 or equivalent; Physiology recommended",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 229T - Biotechnology Instrumentation",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to the principles of operation of common instruments used in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Includes understanding and experience with calibration, detection mechanisms, data output, trouble-shooting and decision making process. Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours / Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "Enrollment in the Master of Biotechnology program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 230 - Comparative Animal Physiology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "A seminar in the functional relationships of invertebrates and vertebrates. Evolutionary patterns and environmental adaptations are considered.",
"prereqs": "An upper division course in physiology or instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 233 - Immunological Techniques",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Principles, concepts and mechanisms relative to serological and other immunological procedures and reactions with emphasis on practical applications. Misc/Lab: Lab 9 hours.",
"prereqs": "Upper division microbiology or cell biology, or organic chemistry and instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 233T - Immunological Techniques for Biotechnology",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Principles, concepts, and mechanisms relative to serological and other immunological procedures and reactions with emphasis on applications in the biotechnology industry.",
"prereqs": "Immunology laboratory (grade Bor better) or equivalent experience and admission to the Master of Biotechnology program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 242 - Advanced Paleontology",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "The lecture portion of this course will be conducted as a seminar; students will read and discuss classic and important newer papers on macroevolutionary theory and paleobiology. In the lab portion of this course, students will use fossil samples to develop and test scientific hypotheses that will be part of a semester-long project. Misc/Lab: Lecture 4 hours/Lab 3 hours.",
"prereqs": "Suitable background in geology or evolutionary biology.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Cross-listed with GEOL 242 . Geology is responsible for scheduling.",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 255E - Advanced Topics: Ecology and Evolution",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Advanced Topics: Ecology and Evolution is a rotating topics course; each offering will have different content. The purpose of the seminar is to help students develop a deeper understanding of specific aspects of ecology and evolution through thorough examination of primary scientific literature, discussion and presentations. Enrollment in at least 3 units of BIOL 255E is mandatory for the MS Biological Sciences: concentration in Ecology and Evolution program. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.",
"prereqs": "Graduate standing or Instructor consent",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded Sustainability Focused - SDG 15: Life on Land",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 255L - Advanced Biology Laboratory",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Laboratory or field experience in advanced biology. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "May be taken concurrent with any 255 seminar."
},
{
"title": "BIOL 255M - Advanced Topics:Molecular & Microbiology",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Advanced study in molecular and microbiology. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 255P - Seminar in Advanced Biology: Physiology",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Advanced study in plant or animal physiology. Course is repeatable for credit when content changes. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.",
"prereqs": "graduate standing or instructor consent",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 255T - Introduction to Stem Cell Techniques",
"units": "4 unit(s)",
"description": "This laboratory/lecture course exposes students to the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary stem cell techniques. Students will culture mouse embryonic stem cells on feeders and characterize them using immunofluorescence and flow cytometry, differentiate various lineages and observe genetic modifications. Students will prepare inducible pluripotent stem cells (iPS) from primary cells. This includes both the theoretical and practical aspects of applied stem cell in regenerative approaches as well as models of disease for research purposes. Students are expected to keep a laboratory notebook and document their experiments and results. Additionally, students will present scientific papers on recent topics in stem cell basic research, as published in scientific journals of recent year. The goal of this course will be to provide students with basic experience in methods used in stem cell laboratories, so that they can transition to an internship in a stem cell laboratory (although many of these techniques are applicable in a number of diverse fields), and to provide students with the most current stem cell topics while practicing effective presentation and evaluation skills.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 256 - Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Provides training in advanced statistical procedures and experimental designs for graduate-level research. The content is tailored to research needs of enrolled students. Includes sampling schemes, randomization analyses, complex ANOVA and multivariate analyses.",
"prereqs": "Upper division statistics course; graduate standing.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 280 - Masters Individual Studies",
"units": "1-3 unit(s)",
"description": "Graduate level research projects designed in conjunction with faculty advisor. Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.",
"prereqs": "Graduate standing and instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 280T - Internship in the Biotechnology Industry",
"units": "2 unit(s)",
"description": "A 8-10 week internship at a Bay Area biotechnology company in R&D, quality control, manufacturing, human resources, marketing, or sales. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.",
"prereqs": "Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 281T - Individual Studies in Biotechnology",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Supervised, advanced work in specialized fields relevant to biotechnology.",
"prereqs": "Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program; instructor consent and Program Director.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 282C - Biotechnology Company Management",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Provides general management perspectives of biotechnological innovation; focuses on challenges of managing the development of new technologies, products, and processes in biotech sectors; examines management concepts, industry practices, and cases relevant to the biotechnology sector.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 283T - Topics in Biotech Regulatory Affairs",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Introduction to laws regulating the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device industries. Discussions of company organization; product development and commercialization; Good Manufacturing Practice. Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours.",
"prereqs": "Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program and consent of the Program Director.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 284 - Masters Directed Reading",
"units": "1-3 unit(s)",
"description": "Directed reading and discussion of biological literature and/or individualized preparation for culminating graduate experience. Not available to Open University Students.",
"prereqs": "Graduate Standing in MA program; instructor consentPre/",
"coreqs": "Graduate standing in MA program and instructor consent.",
"grading_type": "Mandatory Credit/No Credit/RP",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 285 - Colloquium in Biological Sciences",
"units": "1 unit(s)",
"description": "Meetings for the presentation and discussion of advanced studies in special fields including original work by the faculty, guest investigators and graduate students. Topics will vary from year to year.",
"prereqs": "No prerequisites",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 285T - Colloquium in Biotechnology",
"units": "1 unit(s)",
"description": "Meetings for reporting, by written and oral presentations, progress through the MBT program.",
"prereqs": "Admission to the Master of Biotechnology program.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Credit/No Credit",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 291A - Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics I",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Graduate level course which will include topics relevant to all tests and methods used to identify a disease or the predisposition for a disease through DNA, RNA, or protein analysis. Methods for isolation from human clinical samples.",
"prereqs": "Instructor consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 291B - Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics II: Human Genetic Diseases and Detection",
"units": "3 unit(s)",
"description": "Graduate level course which will include topics relevant to all tests and methods used to identify a disease or the predisposition for a disease through DNA or RNA analysis of human samples.",
"prereqs": "BIOL 291A or Instructor Consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Letter Graded",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 297 - Graduate Research",
"units": "1-4 unit(s)",
"description": "Advanced graduate lab or field research projects designed in conjunction with faculty advisor. Repeatable for credit, up to 10 units can be applied towards the degree. Course is repeatable for up to 10 units.",
"prereqs": "Graduate Standing and Instructor Consent.",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Mandatory Credit/No Credit/RP",
"note": "No additional notes"
},
{
"title": "BIOL 298 - MS Project Culminating Experience",
"units": "1 unit(s)",
"description": "Culminating experience for MS Project Option, consisting of the development of a manuscript describing students research and following journal guidelines for manuscript preparation, followed by a public seminar defending the research project. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.",
"prereqs": "Advancement to candidacy for the Master of Science degree",
"coreqs": "No corequisites",
"grading_type": "Mandatory Credit/No Credit/RP",
"note": "No additional notes"
},