| BIOL-1 | General Biology |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| General Biology is an introductory course in life science, emphasizing the unifying principles of biology. Applications of biological concepts to current human issues are also considered. |
| Note: Required of pre-nursing majors. Not open to students who have completed or who are currently enrolled in BIOL-3. Non-science majors should see BIOL-8, 10, 15 and ENVSC-10. |
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| BIOL-10 | Introduction to Biology |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| A course dealing with ecology and natural history; heredity and evolution; and the structure, function, and identification of organisms. Basic biological concepts will be presented in support of these topics. |
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| BIOL-120E | Intertidal Ecology |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course will discuss the factors and principles involved in intertidal ecosystems. Local intertidal habitats will be explored and the ecological role and adaptive morphology of intertidal organisms will be discussed. |
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| BIOL-120H | Wildflowers of the Coniferous Forests |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| This short course introduces students to the common wildflowers and other dominant plants of the closed cone pine and redwood forests. The biology and ecology of the species and the plant communities in which they grow are discussed. |
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| BIOL-120K | Marine Mammals of the North Coast |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course will focus on the evolution of mammals with particular emphasis on the adaptations of mammals to the marine environment. The identification and ecology of local marine mammal species will be discussed. |
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| BIOL-120L | Bird Migration |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course will focus on the remarkable phenomenon of bird migration. Discussion topics will provide the information necessary to understand observations made in the field. |
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| BIOL-120M | Introduction to Identification of NorthCoast Birds |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course will focus on how to look at and identify local birds and where to find them. Field observations will focus on the identification and ecology of local bird species. |
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| BIOL-120N | Mammals of Northern California |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course will focus on the evolution of land mammals with particular emphasis on the variations and adaptations of different land mammals to their environment. Methods of identifying, tracking and trapping local land mammals for scientific study will be discussed. |
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| BIOL-120O | Mosses & Allies - North Coast |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to the identification, morphology, anatomy, and ecology of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. |
| Note: One field trip is required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| BIOL-120P | Marine Algae |
| (0.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to the identification, morphology, reproduction, and ecology of marine intertidal algae of Northern California. |
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| BIOL-15 | Marine Biology |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| Identification, natural history and ecology of local marine organisms including intertidal invertebrates, marine birds, mammals and plankton. |
| Note: This is a course for the non-science majors. Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| BIOL-16 | Birds of the North Coast |
| CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to the biology, evolution, anatomy, physiology, and behavior of birds. Identification, natural history and ecological relationships of North Coast birds will be studied. |
| Note: This is a natural history course for the beginning and intermediate bird watcher. Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| BIOL-17 | Wildflowers, Trees and Shrubs |
| CSU and UC | (2 units lecture/lab) | |
| Identification, structure, function, and ecological relationships of North Coast plants, trees, shrubs and wildflowers will be studied. |
| Note: This is a natural history course for the amateur botanist. Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| BIOL-18 | Natural History of North Coast Animals |
| CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to the biology and natural history of local animals with an emphasis on North Coast amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and selected invertebrate groups. |
| Note: This is a course for the general education student with interests in biology and natural history. Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| BIOL-19 | Rare Plants: Species of Special Concern |
| CSU | (2 units lecture) | |
| The identification and ecology of North Coast plants of special concern as defined by the Department of Fish and Game. Key features used in identification will be covered as well as plants that are often mistaken for rare species. Habitat preference as well as other ecological features, such as reproductive ecology, will be discussed. |
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| BIOL-2 | Microbiology |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| A study of the kinds of and methods of identifying microorganisms, their anatomy, physiology, genetics, and ecological importance. Emphasizes the role of microorganisms in disease and the mechanisms of host resistance to disease. Laboratory work emphasizes the importance of aseptic techniques, methods of control, procedures for isolating and culturing, and methods used in identifying microorganisms. |
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| BIOL-20 | Natural History |
| CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction for non-science majors to the identification, natural history and ecological relationships of plants and animals. Techniques for sampling organisms and collecting field data. |
| Note: Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| BIOL-21 | Mushrooms of the North Coast |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| Mushrooms, their identification and ecology will be the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on keying species to genus and on field identification of the more common toxic and edible species of the North Coast. |
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| BIOL-22 | California Plant Identification |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| This is an introduction to the field of plant taxonomy. Emphasis is placed on keying species using A California Flora. Lecture material covers introductory concepts in plant taxonomy and characteristics of the common flowering plant families in California. Lab time is spent learning sight identification of families and keying out local plants. |
| Note: Field trips are taken to local wildflower areas. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| BIOL-23 | Lichens of Northern California |
| CSU | (2 units lecture/lab) | |
| A study of the common lichens of Northern California. Students will collect and identify lichens and become familiar with their morphology, classification, physiology, biochemistry, ecology, and economic uses. |
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| BIOL-24 | Introduction to Marine and Anadromous Fishes |
| CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| A detailed study of marine and anadromous fishes of the northern Pacific Ocean. Topics covered include identification, biology, fisheries history and management, and sampling and census techniques. |
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| BIOL-25 | Marine and Coastal Field Biology |
| CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| A field-oriented introduction to the interrelationships between marine and estuarine organisms and their environment. Emphasis in this course is placed on field methods, sampling techniques, and quantitative data collection and analysis. |
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| BIOL-26 | Introduction to Marine Plankton |
| CSU | (2 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to the identification, biology, ecology, and distribution of marine phytoplankton and zooplankton. Laboratory and field exercises will focus on sampling and analytical procedures and identification techniques. |
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| BIOL-27 | Biology of Marine Mammals |
| CSU | (3 units lecture) | |
| An introduction to the biology, natural history, evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and population ecology of marine mammals. Whales, dolphins, porpoises, pinnipeds, otters, and sirenians will be discussed. |
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| BIOL-3 | Fundamental Cell Biology |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| A study of the fundamental structure and function of cells including consideration of all eucaryotic cell organelles, reproduction, evolutionary theory, and genetics. Considerable incorporation of relevant biochemical and biotechnological topics. |
| Note: This course is designed for those majoring in biological sciences or related fields. |
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| BIOL-35 | Field Studies in Biology |
| CSU | (1 - 2 units lecture/lab) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| A field class designed to give the student practical experience in field identification and field study of the ecology and biology of California’s native species in their native habitat. |
| Note: This course involves an extended field trip away from the campus. The College does not provide transportation. Units offered may vary by semester. Consult Schedule of Classes for section information. |
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| BIOL-4 | General Zoology |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to the anatomy, physiology, and ecology of the major animal taxa in an explicitly evolutionary and comparative framework. |
| Note: This course is designed for those majoring in biological sciences or related fields. UC Admissions requires that students have Math 120 as a prerequisite or |
| Corequisite for this course. |
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| BIOL-5 | Introduction to Botany |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| A study of form, function, ecology, natural history, and evolution of members of the plant kingdom. |
| Note: This course is designed for those majoring in biological sciences or related fields. UC Admissions requires that students have Math 120 as a prerequisite or |
| Corequisite for this course. |
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| BIOL-6 | Human Anatomy |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course provides an introduction to human anatomy. It includes the study of the gross and microscopic structure of all the organ systems of the human body with special emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Laboratory work includes the study of human cadavers. Prerequisite or |
| Corequisite: BIOL-1 |
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| BIOL-7 | Human Physiology |
| CSU and UC | (4 units lecture/lab) | |
| This course provides the student with an introduction to human physiology. Included is a study of the function of all the organ systems of the body. Special emphasis is given to the role of each system in regulating and maintaining bodily homeostasisPrerequisite: BIOL-1 |
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| BIOL-8 | Human Biology |
| CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to general biological concepts with an emphasis on humans, their evolution, and how they interact with their environment. Human anatomy, physiology, and the disease process will be discussed. This is a general education course for non-science majors. |
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| BIOL-9 | Plants and Civilization |
| CSU and UC | (3 units lecture/lab) | |
| An introduction to economic botany covering plants as a resource for people in food, fiber, shelter, medicine and other uses. Laboratory topics include an overview of plant biology as well as identification and uses of economically important plants on a local and global scale. |
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