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Anatomy 1 -
Introduction to Human Anatomy -
4 units
UC:CSU CAN BIOL 10
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Prerequisites: none
Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 3 hours per week
Description: This course in human anatomy is planned for the student of art,
physical education and pre-nursing. Subjects emphasized are the surface
structures, bones, joints, muscles, organs of the human body, and the
dissection of higher vertebrates. Demonstrations are made through the
use of models and the human skeleton. Completion of Anatomy 1 with
Physiology 1, constitutes one option for fulfilling requirements in the R.N.
program.
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Biology 3 -
Introduction to Biology -
4 units
UC:CSU
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Prerequisites: none
Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 3 hours per week
Description: This course includes the major principles of biology; a general survey
of plant and animal life processes; and an introduction to concepts of
structure and function, heredity, reproduction, development, evolution and
ecology.
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Biology 5 – Introduction to Human Biology – 4 units
UC:CSU
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Prerequisites: none
Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 3 hours per week
Description: Introductory course for non-majors that
includes the study of basic biological principles; introduction to basic
Human anatomy and physiology, and microbiology. Human development and heredity, evolution, ecology,
bio-ethics of molecular genetics are also covered.
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Biology 6 -
General Biology I -
5 units
UC:CSU CAN BIOL 2 - (Biology 6 + 7 = CAN BIOL SEQ A)
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Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 with a grade of "C"
or better. Prerequisite or corequisite: Chemistry 102
Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week
Description: This course is designed (along with Biology 7) as an
introductory course for Biology majors. The course covers the current
theories on the nature, origin, and evolution of life. The
fundamental processes of living organisms at the molecular levels are
emphasized including the genetic control of these mechanisms. Current
technology in the genetic manipulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
function is studied. Other topics include the biology of viruses and
their interrelationships with cells, the organization of vascular plants and
vertebrate animals, and the biology of development at the molecular and whole
organism levels. Laboratory experience including DNA manipulation
studies are used to
augment these topics.
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Biology 7 -
General Biology II -
5 units
UC:CSU CAN BIOL SEQ A
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Prerequisite: none
Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 6 hours per week
Description: This course (along with Biology 6) is designed as an
introductory course for biology majors. This course is also recommended to
those students who are not Biology majors but have a strong interest in
biology. Completion of Biology 7 satisfies part of the General Education
requirements. The course surveys the biology of all groups of living
organisms. Comparative studies will be emphasized along the lines of
ecology, behavior, genetics, and evolution. Unusual organisms occupying
special environments will be investigated to demonstrate alternative survival
strategies. Solutions to problems common to all life, such as the need for
energy acquisition, will be followed as unifying themes throughout the
course. Laboratory experiments will enhance the lecture material. Field
trips to widely diverse ecological areas of Southern California will be
taken. Field data will be gathered, synthesized, critically analyzed,
and presented in written reports.
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Biology 33 -
Medical Terminology -
3 units
CSU
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Prerequisite: none
Lecture 3 hours per week
Description: This course develops a comprehensive medical vocabulary
applicable to all specialties of medicine, through learning Greek and Latin
prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Training in the spelling,
pronunciation, and definition of medical terms is provided, as well as in the
use of a medical dictionary.
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Environmental Science 2 – The Human Environment: Biological Processes – 3
units
UC:CSU
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Prerequisites: none
Lecture 3 hours per week
Description: An overview of global environmental concerns,
conservation history, and environmental ethics is presented. Ecology, population biology and their
application to environmental problems are reviewed. Pollution and its effects on ecosystems are
discussed. Management of natural
resources is explored.
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Microbiology 20 – General Microbiology – 4 units
UC:CSU
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Prerequisite: High school chemistry or one semester of
College Chemistry
Lecture 3 hours and Laboratory 3 hours
Description: This course surveys the principles of
microbiology and how they relate to the entire biological world and to
humans. Topics include:
chemistry of life, cell structure; metabolic processes, human infection and
disease; immunology; molecular genetics; microbe ecology.
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Oceanography 12 -
Lectures in Marine Biology -
3 units
UC:CSU
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Prerequisites: none
Lecture 3 hours per week
Description: Investigates the intertidal and offshore ocean habitats.
Included in the course is the study of marine plants and animals; their morphology,
physiology, symbiotic relationships, ecology and issues of pollution and
economic uses. Field trips and special projects are among the many class
activities.
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Ornamental Horticulture 11 - Land Maintenance - 3 units
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Description: On completion of this course the student will
be a competent gardener and groundskeeper with the knowledge of a safe
working environment, plant use and placement, turf grasses and their needs,
tree and plant pruning, upkeeping such as water irrigation methods and sprinkler
care, and use and maintenance of power equipment, hand tools, turf
fertilizers and soil amendments.
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Physiology 1 – Introduction to Human Physiology – 4 units
UC:CSU
CAN BIOL 12
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Prerequisites: none
Description:
This course provides a basic understanding of the physiological
processes with a focus on the human body. Basic concepts of cell structure, genetic control, energy,
metabolism and enzymes, membrane transport and membrane potential are
integrated within the concept of homeostasis involving various body systems:
nervous and sensory, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, immune respiratory,
excretory, digestive, and reproductive.
A basic knowledge of chemistry is highly desirable. This course is intended to prepare
students to related courses in health and medical fields. This course meets the California
Nursing Board Standards for 80 hours of continuing education credit for
registered nurses, under provider number 02152.
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