Biological Sciences
171 courses · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
BIO SCI 2A Freshman Seminar
- Units
- 2
Weekly meetings consisting of presentations by faculty, professional staff, and Peer Academic Advisors provide information about the School of Biological Sciences, campus resources, learning skills, and special programs/opportunities.
BIO SCI 2B Freshman Seminar
- Units
- 1
Faculty presentations and readings focused on the structure, function, opportunities, and current issues in the biological sciences.
BIO SCI 2D EASE Seminar
- Units
- 1
Seminars designed to help students achieve success in STEM courses. Provides collaborative learning environment facilitated by undergraduate mentor. Students develop critical thinking and study skills. Also receive guidance to campus resources that assist acclimation to University.
BIO SCI 2E Topics and Careers in Ecology and Evolution
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- 1
Introduces students to topics, research opportunities, and career options in ecology and evolutionary biology.
BIO SCI 2F Topics in Academic Success
- Units
- 1
There is an increasing awareness of the importance of non-academic factors (like belongingness) for student success. Provides students with peer mentoring and tools specific to different career stages that have been shown to improve student outcomes.
BIO SCI 3A Career Decision-Making
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- 1
An introductory course designed to facilitate the career decision-making process. Decision-making processes, values, and standardized tests of aptitudes, interests, and values are utilized with non-test data in appraising biological sciences career options.
BIO SCI 3B Non-Health Sciences Career Exploration
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- 1
A survey course designed to assist students in exploring non-health science career options. Lectures by professionals in various fields.
BIO SCI 4B Introduction to Field Biology
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- 1
Field excursions to introduce students to local field sites and resources.
BIO SCI 6 Tropical Biology: Race to Save the Tropics
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- 4
Population growth combines with tropical resource consumption by industrialized nations to cause high rates of deforestation, pollution, habitat fragmentation, and extinction of species. Discusses tropical biomes, their population, community, ecosystem processes, and possible means of conservation of biodiversity.
BIO SCI 8 Evolution and the Modern World
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- 4
Pandemics, disease, antibiotic resistance, your pets, the food you eat: evolution has shaped our world. Discusses the intellectual development of evolution and illustrates, with current events, that evolution is happening all around us, all the time.
BIO SCI 9B Science of Cooking
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- 4
The kitchen is used as a laboratory to introduce fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. A molecular/cellular analysis of cooking, including concepts such as protein structure, browning reactions, colloids, emulsions, carbohydrate metabolism, and development of flavor/texture through biochemical transformations.
BIO SCI 9K Global Change Biology
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- 4
Field trips and lectures that address ways in which humans are altering the global environment, with consequences for the ecology of animals, plants, and microbes.
BIO SCI 11 Topics in Biological Sciences
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- 4
Studies in selected areas of biological sciences.
BIO SCI 14 California Teach 1: Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching
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- 3
First in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes supervised field experience in a K-12 classroom.
BIO SCI 17 Evolutionary Psychology
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- 4
Introductory overview of the field of evolutionary psychology. Surveys topics operating at the interface of social sciences, i.e. behavioral psychology and evolutionary biology, while developing select aspects of the history of this developing field.
BIO SCI 23 Sustainable Landscaping: Design and Practices
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- 4
Through lectures and hands-on work, students learn how to design habitats around dwellings, within cities, and in rural environments. These include traditional/sustainable landscaping, restoration, stormwater/wastewater treatment, xeriscaping, and low impact development design. Sustainable landscape plant materials emphasized.
BIO SCI 25 Biology of Cancer
- Units
- 4
Biological, clinical, and psychosocial nature of cancer through the perspectives of medical researchers, biologists, physicians, and health educators. For students of all majors, designed so that each can increase personal awareness of the biology of cancer.
BIO SCI 35 The Brain and Behavior
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- 4
Introduction to how the brain works. Biological processes underlying perception, movement, sleep-wake cycles, motivation, language, learning, and memory. Changes in the brain associated with sex differences, drug use, aging, seasons, and time of day. Fundamental properties of the nervous system.
BIO SCI 36 Drugs and the Brain
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- 4
Introduction to the actions of drugs on the brain. How studying drug action helps reveal normal functions of neurons. How drugs can correct neural disorders or disrupt neural function. Biological issues related to drug abuse, drug addiction, and drug seeking.
BIO SCI 37 Brain Dysfunction and Repair
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- 4
Introduction to the disruptions in brain function that underlie disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism, schizophrenia, and depression, and the basis for drug therapies. The brain's ability to repair itself after damage and the pros and cons of that repair.
BIO SCI 38 Mind and Memory
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- 4
Introduction to neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Emphasis on molecular changes that mediate memory as well as structures involved in different forms of memory. Additionally, examines the biology of memory phenomena, from extraordinary memory to false memory to amnesia.
BIO SCI 41 Mood Disorders
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- 4
There are significant differences in response to psychiatric illness across cultures. Delves into the neuroscience underlying mood disorder, investigating current pharmacological treatments and sociocultural influences on treatment outcomes.
BIO SCI 45 AIDS Fundamentals
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- 4
Considers the biological and sociological bases of the AIDS epidemic. Topics include the history of AIDS, current medical knowledge, transmission, risk reduction, and how the community can respond.
BIO SCI 48 The Mind-Body Connection in the Neuroscience of Well-Being
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- 4
Explores research that provides insight into how exercise, diet, sleep, contemplative practices such as mindfulness and meditation, and contemporary psychological therapeutic approaches alter brain function in beneficial ways to promote positive mental health well-being.
BIO SCI 70 Introduction to Vaccines
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- 4
Focus on introducing vaccines, covering how vaccines work, as well as how they are tested. Introduction to the immune system, to facilitate understanding how vaccines function. Also covers types of vaccines, clinical trials, and vaccine hesitancy.
BIO SCI 75 Human Development
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- 4
Processes leading to the birth of a healthy child and the avoidance of birth defects. Male and female reproductive systems, hormonal control of egg-sperm formations, sexual intercourse, contraception, venereal diseases, fertilization, cell division, embryonic development, fetal physiology.
BIO SCI 90L Introduction to Biology Research
- Units
- 3
Students use the scientific method, ask and answer questions about environmental DNA, and develop professional skills applicable to any major or career. Focuses on the development of quantitative reasoning, science inquiry, and collaboration skills. Materials Fee
BIO SCI H90 The Idiom and Practice of Science
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- 4
The importance of biological sciences in our world is discussed. Topics may include brain and behavior, health and disease, genetics and society, and conservation biology. Primary goal is to encourage students to understand better the world in which they live.
BIO SCI 93 From DNA to Organisms
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- 3
Cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and the biology of organ systems. Covers concepts of building blocks (nucleotides, amino acids, and cells) and of information flow (DNA to proteins, receptors to nuclei, the blood to distant organs, and DNA to offspring).
BIO SCI H93 Honors From DNA to Organisms
- Units
- 3
Cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and the biology or organ systems. Covers concepts of building blocks (nucleotides, amino acids, and cells) and of information flow (DNA to proteins, receptors to nuclei, the blood to distant organs, and DNA to offspring).
BIO SCI 94 From Organisms to Ecosystems
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93
Patterns of diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is on the Tree of Life and how its members are distributed and interact.
BIO SCI H94 Honors From Organisms to Ecosystems
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI H93
Patterns of diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is on the Tree of Life and how its members are distributed and interact.
BIO SCI 97 Genetics
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- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94
Introduction to genetics. Basic features of replication and expression of DNA, cell division, and gene transmission. Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms.
BIO SCI H97 Honors Genetics
- Units
- 4
Introduction to genetics. Basic features of replication and expression of DNA, cell division, and gene transmission. Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms.
BIO SCI 98 Biochemistry
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- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97) and (CHEM 1C with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM M2C with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM H2C with a minimum grade of C-)
Structure and properties of proteins; major biochemical pathways and mechanisms for their control.
BIO SCI 99 Molecular Biology
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- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Biochemistry and replication of nucleic acids; molecular genetics; protein biosynthesis; genetic code; regulation of expression of genetic information; biochemical evolution.
BIO SCI 100 Scientific Writing
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99 or BIO SCI 190. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
- Corequisite
- BIO SCI 190
Designed to give an overview of the basic aspects of scientific writing relevant to reporting research in the Biological Sciences.
BIO SCI 101 California Teach 2: Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- PHY SCI 5 or BIO SCI 14
Second in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies for grades 6-8. Includes supervised field experience in a middle school classroom.
BIO SCI D103 Cell Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Analysis of the basic structure and function of animal cells, with an emphasis on the regulation of cellular processes. The basic features of membranes, cellular compartmentalization, protein trafficking, vesicular transport, cytoskeleton, adhesion, signal transduction, and cell cycle are covered.
BIO SCI D104 Developmental Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Cellular and molecular analysis of how a fertilized egg develops into an organism consisting of complex structures such as the eye, arms, and brain. Emphasis is on the key concepts of developmental processes underlying pattern formation, growth, and regeneration.
BIO SCI 105 Introduction to STEM Education Research
- Units
- 4
Introduces students to education research and topics studied in STEM education. Enables students to develop research questions, participate in research projects, design and utilize research tools, and contribute to STEM education research products.
BIO SCI E106 Processes in Ecology and Evolution
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94
An in-depth study of the mechanisms that drive evolution and ecology including: natural selection, mutation, genetic drift, speciation, extinction, life history patterns, population dynamics, ecosystem and community structure, predator-prey and host pathogen interactions, and social behavior.
BIO SCI E106L Habitats and Organisms
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- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Introduces students to local habitats and organisms through required field trips and applies ecological and evolutionary principles from BIO SCI E106. Students also explore related literature.
BIO SCI E107 Seminar in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
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- 2
Invited speakers, graduate students, and faculty present current research in ecology and evolutionary biology.
BIO SCI 108 Research Methods
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 14 or PHY SCI 5
Explores tools of inquiry for developing and implementing science research projects. Students undertake independent projects requiring data collection, analysis, and modeling, and the organization and presentation of results. Additional topics include ethical issues and role of scientific literature.
BIO SCI E109 Human Physiology
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- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93) and (CHEM 1C or CHEM M2C)
Functional features of the major organ systems in the human body. Emphasis on homeostasis and the interactions of organ systems in health and disease. (Discussion of behavior and brain function deferred to BIO SCI N110.)
BIO SCI N110 Neurobiology and Behavior
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99 (may be taken concurrently)
Consideration of the evolution of behavior, including ethological and psychological aspects and analysis of neuroanatomical, neurochemical, neurophysiological, and neuroendocrine systems underlying basic behavioral processes.
BIO SCI D111L Developmental and Cell Biology Laboratory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and (BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104)
- Corequisite
- BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104
Covers the division of cells, isolate cellular organelles (chloroplasts, mitochondria, nuclei), and follows changes in cells undergoing programmed cell death. Development is demonstrated in experiments showing cooperation of individual cells in forming a multicellular organism. Materials Fee
BIO SCI E112L Physiology Laboratory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and (BIO SCI E109 or (BME 120 and BME 121))
Laboratory with a focus on the whole organism and its organ systems. Examples of structure-function relationships are drawn from both animal and human physiology. Cellular and molecular aspects are introduced as required. Materials Fee
BIO SCI M112 Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
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- 1
Microbiology and Immunology majors attend weekly seminar on current microbiology and immunology research at UCI, career pathways, post-graduate programs, and other select topics.
BIO SCI D113 Genetics Majors Seminar
- Units
- 1
Genetics majors attend a weekly seminar to discuss current research techniques and career opportunities in the field. Students have the opportunity to present their own independent research.
BIO SCI N113L Neurobiology Laboratory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and (BIO SCI N110 (may be taken concurrently) or BIO SCI N115A (may be taken concurrently))
An in-depth exploration into biology and physiology of the nervous system. Labs include neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, pharmacology, behavior, experimental design, EEG, and scientific writing. Materials Fee
BIO SCI D114 Developmental and Cell Biology Majors Seminar
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- 1
Developmental and Cell Biology majors attend a weekly seminar to discuss current research techniques and career opportunities in the field. Students have the opportunity to present their own independent research.
BIO SCI M114 Advanced Biochemistry
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Physical-chemical properties of macromolecules. Structure-function relationships in nucleic acids, protein, carbohydrates, and lipids. Integration and regulation of metabolism. Biochemistry of organs and biochemistry of diseases.
BIO SCI M114L Biochemistry Laboratory
- Units
- 5
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)
Properties of enzymes and the culture and isolation of mutants of microorganisms. Materials Fee
BIO SCI E115L Evolution Laboratory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Students perform experiments which illustrate important concepts in evolutionary biology such as natural selection, random genetic drift, inbreeding, age-specific selection, sexual selection, and phylogenetic reconstruction. Materials Fee
BIO SCI M115 Allied Health Microbiology
- Units
- 5
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93) and CHEM 1C with a minimum grade of C-
Introductory microbiology lecture and laboratory with an emphasis on microbial growth control and the relationship between microbes and human health.
BIO SCI N115A Advanced Neurobiology I
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
In-depth coverage of neurobiology, ranging from molecular neurobiology to functional brain imaging. Discussion of molecular, cellular, and developmental neurobiology.
BIO SCI N115B Advanced Neurobiology II
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N115A
In-depth coverage of neurobiology, ranging from molecular neurobiology to functional brain imaging. Discussion of systems and behavioral neurobiology.
BIO SCI M116 Advanced Molecular Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Mechanisms of gene expression; special emphasis on regulatory events that occur in Eukaryotic organisms other than initiation of transcription. Chromatin structure and rearrangement, RNA polymerases, cis- and trans-acting elements, RNA processing, transport and stability, protein synthesis, trafficking, and turnover.
BIO SCI M116L Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Units
- 5
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)
Students perform experiments which illustrate the chemical and biological properties of nucleic acids. Emphasis is placed on recent techniques in recombinant DNA technology including gene isolation and characterization. Materials Fee
BIO SCI E117A Exercise Sciences Seminar
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120) and BIO SCI E183 and BIO SCI E112L
- Corequisite
- BIO SCI E112L
Students are introduced to fundamental concepts and topics in exercise sciences with an emphasis on developing innovative approaches for exploring the biological response to physical activity/inactivity. Interactive course with robust discussion amongst faculty and students.
BIO SCI E117B Exercise Sciences Seminar
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E117A
Students are introduced to fundamental concepts and topics in exercise sciences with an emphasis on developing innovative approaches for exploring the biological response to physical activity/inactivity. Interactive course with robust discussion amongst faculty and students.
BIO SCI E117C Exercise Sciences Seminar
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E117B
Students are introduced to fundamental concepts and topics in exercise sciences with an emphasis on developing innovative approaches for exploring the biological response to physical activity/inactivity. Interactive course with robust discussion amongst faculty and students.
BIO SCI N117 Introduction to Neuroscience Clinical Trials
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Provides an overview of the science of clinical development of treatments for neurological disease and injury.
BIO SCI E118 Ecosystem Ecology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106 or EARTHSS 51 or EARTHSS 60A or CHEM 51C
A mechanistic perspective on ecosystem processes. Covers ecosystem development, element cycling, and interactions with plants and microbes. The role of ecosystems in environmental change is also addressed.
BIO SCI M118L Experimental Microbiology Laboratory
- Units
- 5
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)
Introductory general microbiology designed for preprofessional biology majors. Includes microscopy, cultivation of bacteria, morphological and biochemical characterization of bacteria, microbial metabolism, growth and genetics, microorganisms and human disease, and interactions of microorganisms with the environment. Materials Fee
BIO SCI E119 Selfish DNA
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H94 or BIO SCI H97
Focuses on the genetics and evolution of selfish DNA, and introduces necessary background knowledge from molecular biology, cytogenetics, and bioinformatics.
BIO SCI M119 Advanced Topics in Immunology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI M121
Literature-based, interactive discussions focused on review of seminal historic and recent immunology literature. Student responsibilities include reading, critical evaluation, and discussion of manuscripts.
BIO SCI N119 History of Neuroscience
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A or PSCI 115D or (COGS 9A and COGS 9B and COGS 9C)
An overview of the conceptual and technical foundations of contemporary neuroscience from ancient times to the present. The subjects include synapses, neurons, brain organization, sensory, motor and regulatory systems, learning and memory, human brain function and dysfunction.
BIO SCI D120 Bioimaging and Spatial Biotechnology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 93
Covers the theory, history, and application of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and spatial biotechniques in a non-mathematical way. Starts with principles of various microscopes, and discusses recent innovations in imaging techniques such as super-resolution microscopy.
BIO SCI E120 Marine Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94
Examines the biotic and abiotic factors influencing the physiology, distribution, abundances, interactions, and evolution of marine organisms and the roles of those organisms in mediating ecosystem services and functions. A field trip is required. Materials Fee
BIO SCI N120A Human Biology I
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Provides an in-depth look at cutting-edge topics in physiology and epidemiology as they relate to global issues of ethics, anthropology, and socioeconomics, providing the student with an understanding of human health beyond basic biological function.
BIO SCI N120B Human Biology II
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N120A
Provides an in-depth look at cutting-edge topics in physiology and epidemiology as they relate to global issues of ethics, anthropology, and socioeconomics, providing the student with an understanding of human health beyond basic biological function.
BIO SCI N120C Human Biology III
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N120B
Provides an in-depth look at cutting-edge topics in physiology and epidemiology as they relate to global issues of ethics, anthropology, and socioeconomics, providing the student with an understanding of human health beyond basic biological function.
BIO SCI M121 Immunology with Hematology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Antibodies, antigens, antigen-antibody reactions, cells and tissues of lymphoreticular and hematopoietic systems, and individual and collective components of cell-mediated and humoral immune response.
BIO SCI M121L Advanced Immunology Laboratory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI M121
Emphasis is placed on learning modern techniques in immunology such as ELISAs, western blotting, and immunofluorescent staining assays. Materials Fee
BIO SCI N121 Drug Addiction
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Provides a comprehensive overview of topics in the addiction field, including drug pharmacology, models/approaches to investigate addiction, brain circuits, genetics, epigenetics, and the cellular and molecular biology of drug addiction.
BIO SCI M122 General Microbiology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Comparative metabolism of small molecules and cell structure and relationship to microbial classification. Macromolecule synthesis and regulation, sporulation, cell division, growth, and effect of antibiotics.
BIO SCI N122 Scientific Argumentation and Critical Thinking
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 93. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Explicitly teaches argument structure, deductive logic, inductive logic, and common fallacies in the biology context. Students identify assumptions and fallacies in faulty arguments and data figures and learn to compose sound arguments.
BIO SCI M123 Introduction to Computational Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- MATH 2D or MATH 3A or STATS 7 or STATS 8
The use of theories and methods based on computer science, mathematics, and physics in molecular biology and biochemistry. Basics in biomolecular modeling. Analysis of sequence and structural data of biomolecules. Analysis of biomolecular functions.
BIO SCI N123L Human Neuroimaging Lab
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 93 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)
Hands-on laboratory course in human neuroimaging, with particular emphasis on using MRI to understand brain function and how it changes over the course of the lifespan and with disease.
BIO SCI D124 Biology of Integrative Medecine
- Units
- 4
Presentation of biological principles and the latest clinical and basic research on complementary and alternative therapies (e.g., mind-body medicine, energy medicine, herbal medicine, acupuncture, manipulative therapies) and their integration with Western medicine. Lectures supplemented by demonstrations and hands-on learning sessions.
BIO SCI M124A Virology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Replication of viruses in populations, animals, and the host cell. The effects of viral infection on populations, individuals, and specific molecular effects on the target cell. Role of viral infections in cancer and degenerative diseases.
BIO SCI M124B Viral Pathogenesis and Immunity
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI M121 or BIO SCI M124A. Recommended: BIO SCI M122
The mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and of host resistance to viruses are explored in detail. HIV-1 and Influenza-A are used as examples. In each case, viral replication, cytopathic effects, immune response, and viral evasion are discussed.
BIO SCI N124 Model Systems in Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 93
On the use of animal and in vitro models in biomedical research, focusing on assumptions, promises, limitations, and compromises.
BIO SCI M125 Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Covers topics in basic molecular and cellular cancer biology with focus on oncogenes and tumor suppressors, cancer signaling pathways, mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression, metastasis, tumor microenvironment, and modern cancer therapeutics.
BIO SCI N125 Advanced Data Science with R
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Equips biology students with vital skills in R programming, statistical analysis, and genomic data analysis. Gain a competitive edge in research and industry by mastering these interdisciplinary techniques essential for modern biological research.
BIO SCI E126 Parasitology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94
Parasitism is the most common animal lifestyle. Yet, because parasites are invisible, they are often overlooked. Explore parasite diversity, disease dynamics, and more with an emphasis on the influential roles that parasites play on ecosystem structure and function.
BIO SCI E127 Physiological Plant Ecology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- EARTHSS 51 or EARTHSS 40B or BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94
An examination of the interactions between plants and their environment. Emphasis on the underlying physiological mechanisms of plant function, adaptations and responses to stress, and the basis of the distribution of plants and plant assemblages across the landscape.
BIO SCI N127 Foundations in Neuroimmunology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI M121
The immune system supports normal brain development as well as controls central nervous system (CNS) infections and augments neurodegenerative and neurological diseases. Assesses how the immune system contributes to both host defense and disease.
BIO SCI E128 Chemical Ecology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94) and CHEM 51A with a minimum grade of C-
- Corequisite
- BIO SCI 94
An introduction to the unspoken chemical language of nature. Emphasis on interactions between insects, plants, and microbes including plant defense, pollination, and microbial warfare.
BIO SCI M128L Introductory Bioinformatics Lab
- Units
- 5
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)
An introduction to modern methods of analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, and protein structure data. Students design experiments, extract information from a variety of different public databases and synthesize information to gain a deeper understanding of biological systems.
BIO SCI N128 Into the Human Brain
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Explores different methods for studying the human brain in vivo (EEG, MRI, TMS, and others). Discusses ways to measure and manipulate brain activity directly and indirectly and how these different approaches complement each other.
BIO SCI D130 Photomedicine
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- PHYSICS 3C or PHYSICS 7D
Studies the use of optical and engineering-based systems (laser-based) for diagnosis, treating diseases, manipulation of cells and cell function. Physical, optical, and electro-optical principles are explored regarding molecular, cellular, organ, and organism applications.
BIO SCI E131L Image Analysis in Biological Research
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI E106 or PHRMSCI 120 or BIO SCI E109) and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)
Introduction to scientific image analysis including techniques such as high-speed, time-lapse, thermal imaging, and flow visualization. Students make movies using cameras, edit and analyze images using computers, and do a writing project.
BIO SCI M131 Innate Immunity, Infection, and Pathogenesis
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI M121 or BIO SCI M122 or BIO SCI M124A or BIO SCI M124B or BIO SCI M143
Role of the innate immune system in health and disease. Molecular pathways of innate immune recognition, expression, and regulation of immune receptors, signal transduction, pathogen sensors, and detection of microbial ligands. Lecture and discussion of primary research articles.
BIO SCI N131 Human Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Clinical and epidemiological aspects of neurodegenerative diseases causing dementia are reviewed, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Seminar format includes student presentation and group discussion.
BIO SCI D132 Introduction to Precision Medicine
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Introduction to the use of genomic techniques for the study of individual genomes and transcriptomes in healthy and diseased samples. Covers GWAS, current sequencing techniques, cancer genomics, and biomarker discovery.
BIO SCI E132 Diversity of Fishes
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94
A survey of the many dimensions of diversity existing across fishes, the largest group of vertebrate organisms (over 30,000 species). Covers systematics, functional anatomy, development, physiology, biogeography, behavior, and more.
BIO SCI D133 Advances in Regenerative Medicine
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104
Introduces the rapidly growing field of regenerative medicine. New developments in stem cell research are discussed. Cellular, molecular, and engineering aspects of stem cell-based organ replacement strategies are examined, with emphasis on specific regenerative therapies.
BIO SCI E133 Environmental Microbiology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106
Focuses on non-pathogenic microbes within all habitats (soils, oceans, associated with animals and plants) and their essential functions for ecosystems. Their applied importance for agriculture, bioremediation, energy and food production are also discussed.
BIO SCI M133 Structural Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- MATH 2B or MATH 5B or AP Calculus BC with a minimum score of 4
Basic principles of magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, and CryoEM toward the determination of high-resolution biomolecular structures.
BIO SCI E134 Microbiomes
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI M122
Students develop an understanding of microbiomes in the context of both their environment and their impact on host physiology. Discussions on how microbiomes interact with the human body.
BIO SCI D135 Cell Biology of Human Disease
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI D103
Builds on prior biology courses about the underlying cell biological mechanisms and recent treatment advances of several model diseases. Emphasizes literature searches, reading primary literature, and student group work.
BIO SCI E136 The Physiology of Human Nutrition
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98 and (BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120)
Examines the biochemical basis of energy metabolism, physiological processes in digestion and uptake, and the biochemical transformation of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the human body. The emphasis is on expanding the students' understanding of physiology.
BIO SCI D137 Eukaryotic and Human Genetics
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97
Structure and function of genes in eukaryotes with emphasis on special problems of genetic studies in humans. Molecular methods of genetic analysis and gene transfer are discussed. Practical applications and ethical and social issues raised by genetic studies are addressed.
BIO SCI E137 Genetics of Complex Traits
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97
Many ecologically important traits (e.g., size, age at sexual maturity) and clinical conditions are rooted in the interaction of multiple genetic loci with the environment. Theoretical and practical approaches to dissecting the genetic architecture of complex traits are explored.
BIO SCI M137 Microbial Genetics
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Basic principles of microbial genetics are presented as lectures for the first half of the course. The second half is devoted to applications of these principles and requires reading review and original research papers and interactions with guest lecturers.
BIO SCI E138 Comparative Animal Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120
Maintenance aspects of physiology: water balance; feeding and digestion; metabolism; respiration and circulation.
BIO SCI N138 Sex Differences in the Brain
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Explores the neural bases of sex influences on brain function.
BIO SCI D139 Intercellular Signaling and Disease
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI D103 or BIO SCI D104
Introduces cell-to-cell communication mechanisms, which are fundamentally essential but still not well understood. From well-established to cutting-edge, researches of intercellular communication and how its malfunction leads to diseases are discussed.
BIO SCI E139 Animal Locomotion
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120
The physiology, biomechanics, and neuroscience that determines how animals propel themselves and navigate through the world. Considers the principles that govern the walking, running, flying, and swimming of animals, including exercising humans.
BIO SCI E140L Evolution and the Environment Laboratory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106
- Corequisite
- BIO SCI E106
Explores basic topics in ecology and evolutionary biology and applications to agriculture, conservation, environmental issues, and public health. Format involves lab activities and discussion of scientific journal articles, with focus on learning to evaluate scientific evidence.
BIO SCI D142 Advanced Cell Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI D103
An in-depth view on general regulatory processes within the cell, with emphasis on research design, techniques, and review of primary literature describing current cell biology research.
BIO SCI M143 Human Parasitology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Introduction to human animal-parasitic diseases including worms and protozoan infections.
BIO SCI M144 Cell Organelles and Membranes
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 51A
Structure, function, and biogenesis of biological membranes and membrane-bound organelles.
BIO SCI D145 Genomics, Development, and Medicine
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Focuses on the applications of genomics and proteomics to problems in genetics, cell, and developmental biology. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques currently used for genomics analysis and how best to apply these tools to solve problems.
BIO SCI E145 Animal Coloration and Vision
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106 (may be taken concurrently)
Physiological and behavioral mechanisms of color production and vision including crypsis, mimicry, aposematism, masquerade, sexual dimorphism, and predator-prey interactions through the lens of signals, receivers, and receptors; color and polarization vision in mate choice and visual adaptations to aquatic environments.
BIO SCI E147 Behavioral Endocrinology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120
Comparative examination of the major hormone systems that regulate behavior across animals. Emphasizes the reciprocating nature of hormone-behavior interactions and seeks to understand how natural selection drives the evolution of hormone structure and function.
BIO SCI N147 Hearing and the Brain
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- COGS 160A or BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93
An overview of brain mechanisms of hearing, including perception of simple sounds, speech, and music. Begins with sound itself, and looks at processing by the ear, auditory pathways, auditory cortex, and beyond. Also auditory development, learning, and clinical issues.
BIO SCI E150 Conservation Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106
Genetic and ecological issues in conservation biology, including effects of human population growth, the value of biodiversity, conservation genetics, demography, metapopulation dynamics, community and ecosystem processes, species invasions, global climate change, and reserve design and management.
BIO SCI E152 Biochemistry of Animals in their Environments
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98 and BIO SCI 99
Interactions between organisms and their environments. Topics include the effects of environmental variables on biochemical functions: membrane stability, protein kinetics, energy metabolism, heat-shock-responses, energetics, gene-expression, and circadian rhythms. These topics are integrated with physiological-ecology in context of global climate change.
BIO SCI N152 Developmental Neurobiology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 93 or BIO SCI H93
The development of the nervous system is discussed with emphasis on the processes that underlie the appearance of complex and highly ordered neural circuits. Topics include neural induction, specification, migration and death; axon growth, and neural circuit formation.
BIO SCI E153 Functional and Structural Evolutionary Genomics
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 97 or BIO SCI H97
Function and organization of genomes analyzed from an evolutionary perspective. Review of some of the most recent experimental approaches in genome analysis and comparative genomics. Relevant software to analyze DNA and expression data is used.
BIO SCI M153 Vascular Biology: Blood Vessels in Health and Disease
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Every cell in the body is within a half hair’s width of a blood vessel. As such, we cannot understand the body, in health or disease, without understanding the vasculature. Mixes lectures and primary literature reviews.
BIO SCI N153 Neuropharmacology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
Survey of neurotransmitter systems, focusing on how transmitters are made, how they interact with their receptors, and how drugs can influence these processes to alter neural function and behavior.
BIO SCI E154 Genetics and Human History
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 97
Explores topics in human health/history from an evolutionary perspective, with emphasis on genetics. Topics include the relationship between genetics and human disease as an evolutionary question, and how modern genetic techniques are used to study the history of human populations.
BIO SCI E155 Physiology in Extreme Environments
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94
An in-depth look at the physiological mechanisms that allow animals, including humans, to be physically active and survive in extreme environments. Physiological responses to high altitude, diving, microgravity, deserts, and extreme cold are examined.
BIO SCI M155 Advanced Cryogenic Electron Microscopy
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Electron microscopy for biological applications. Practical aspects of cryo-EM, including sample preparation, instrumentation, data collection, and processing methods. Electron crystallography, tomography, and microED. Applications of cryo-EM, current issues and future avenues are discussed along with computational protein design.
BIO SCI N158 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
How the brain and behavior change as a result of experience, with an emphasis on identifying the neurochemical processes through which memory is stored and the parts of the brain that are involved.
BIO SCI E160L Biology of Birds Lab
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI 94
A thorough introduction to the biology of birds, covering topics ranging from avian anatomy and physiology to behavior, natural history, ecology, genetics, evolution, systematics, and conservation. Requires field trips to identify local birds and study avian natural history.
BIO SCI N160 Language and the Brain
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (COGS 7A or PSCI 9 or AP Psychology Exam with a minimum score of 4) or (COGS 9A or PSCI 11A) and (COGS 9B or PSCI 11B) or BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
Research analysis on biological bases of human linguistic capacity. Development, focusing on hemispheric specialization, plasticity; localization of specific linguistic functions in adults, with emphasis on study of aphasias; relation of linguistic capacity to general cognitive capacity, considering research on retardation.
BIO SCI N164 Functional Neuroanatomy
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
How neuroscience uses tools of many disciplines, from imaging to behavior, to develop and test hypotheses about functions of specific parts of the brain. Basic organization of nerve cells/vertebrate nervous system; methods of visualizing nerve cells; neural connections/activity patterns.
BIO SCI N165 Brain Disorders and Behavior
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- COGS 7A or PSY 9 or AP Psychology Exam with a minimum score of 4 or (COGS 9A and COGS 9B) or BIO SCI 35 or BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
Examines the localization of human brain functions and the effects of neurological disorders on psychological functions such as perception, motor control, language, memory, and decision-making.
BIO SCI E166L Field Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E106. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Conducting group and independent studies in Southern California ecosystems, this course covers the fundamentals of experimental design, statistical analysis, communicating scientific findings (orally, visually, in writing), and other skills necessary for the scientific investigation of biological processes in the field. Materials Fee
BIO SCI E168 Evolution
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106
An integrative treatment of evolutionary biology that covers evolutionary processes, basic research methods, and the history of life.
BIO SCI D170 Applied Human Anatomy
- Units
- 5
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E109 with a minimum grade of C or PHRMSCI 120 with a minimum grade of C or (BME 120 with a minimum grade of C and BME 121 with a minimum grade of C)
Systems approach to analyze the form and function of the human body with an emphasis on applying anatomical concepts to evaluate clinical cases. The laboratory uses human models and a simulated cadaver dissection for structure. Materials Fee
BIO SCI N170 Clinical Neuroscience
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- Recommended: PSY 9 or COGS 7A or PSY 21 or COGS 9A or BIO SCI 99
An introduction to the neuroclinical bases of human behavior, including neuropsychological approaches to mental disorders. Also includes case formulations, research articles, therapeutic approaches, and other discussions related to select psychopathology and other neurobehavioral topics.
BIO SCI N172 Regenerative Neurobiology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
Explores the field of regenerative neurobiology. Both basic stem cell discoveries and their potential clinical application to brain disorders examined. Opportunities, challenges, and implications of this research also discussed.
BIO SCI N173 Human Neuropsychology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A or COGS 9A
A survey of human brain disorders using a clinical case study approach to illustrate fundamental issues in studying brain and behavior. Topics include sensory deficits, attentional neglect, amnesia, cortical organization, clinical psychopathology, and more.
BIO SCI N174 Principles of Neural Computation
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
Introduction to the theoretical principles and biological mechanisms underlying how brains acquire, assimilate, store, and retrieve information, and how they compute adaptive responses to external inputs.
BIO SCI N176 Cerebral Cortex: Structure, Function, and Plasticity
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
The cerebral cortex is highly developed in mammals and is responsible for higher perceptual and cognitive functions. Explores some amazing aspects of cortical structure, function, and plasticity emphasizing primary literature.
BIO SCI E179 Limnology and Freshwater Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94 or BIO SCI H94
Biology of freshwater environments: lakes, ponds, rivers, their biota, and the factors which influence distribution of organisms.
BIO SCI E179L Field Freshwater Ecology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108) and BIO SCI E179
- Corequisite
- BIO SCI E179
Analytical techniques for common water-quality variables of lakes, streams, and rivers. Benthic fauna, vertebrates and invertebrates, algae, and aquatic plants. Emphasis on field methods with an experimental approach; laboratory exercises. Field trips to marshes, vernal pools, rivers, and streams. Materials Fee
BIO SCI M180 Biotechnological Applications of Energy and Environmental Research
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Covers microbiological and biochemical background related to current biotechnological applications, case studies of biotech-companies, and basic information related to patents and start-up companies. Topics include biofuel, bioremediation, agricultural, and environmental applications.
BIO SCI N182 Vision
- Units
- 4
Visual perception and the anatomy and physiology of the visual system. Topics include the retina and the visual pathway; visual sensitivity; color vision; spatial vision; motion perception; and the development of the visual system.
BIO SCI E183 Exercise Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120
Focus upon critical topics in the area of exercise biology using the comparative physiological approach. Specifically examine the physiological factors that limit the capacity of an organism to sustain high levels of aerobic metabolism.
BIO SCI E184 Ecology and Diversity of Insects
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106
Insects—representing two-thirds of all species—play fundamental roles in human health, agriculture, and natural ecosystems. Topics include insect morphology, development, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and insects in human affairs. Lecture includes interactive demonstrations and an optional weekend trip. Materials Fee
BIO SCI E186L Population and Community Ecology Lab
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106 and (BIO SCI 100 or BIO SCI 108)
Covers processes specific to groups of the same species (populations) and multiple species (communities). Includes growth, regulation, dynamics, and persistence of populations and community interactions, development, diversity, and macroecology. Lab activities focus on application of population prediction and biodiversity assessment.
BIO SCI E187 Exercise as Medicine
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E109 or PHRMSCI 120
Explores the link between regular physical activity and health, focusing on mechanistic insights into how regular exercise improves overall health and alters disease trajectories of cancer, type-II diabetes, depression, and other chronic illnesses.
BIO SCI E189 Environmental Ethics
- Units
- 4
History of evolution of environmental ethics in America. Management problems in national parks, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, national forests. Contemporary and historical aspects/contributors to the field. Mitigation, endangered species, habitat restoration, biodiversity, and environmental activism. Field trips required.
BIO SCI 190 Transfer Student Seminar
- Units
- 1
Weekly meetings consisting of presentations by faculty, professional staff, and New Student Peer Academic Advisors provide information about the School of Biological Sciences, campus resources, and special programs/opportunities.
BIO SCI D190 Topics in Developmental and Cell Biology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 99
Studies in selected areas of developmental and cell biology.
BIO SCI E190 Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Units
- 2-4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI E106
Studies in selected areas of ecology and evolutionary biology.
BIO SCI M190 Topics in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Units
- 2-4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Studies in selected areas of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
BIO SCI N190 Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior
- Units
- 2-4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI N110 or BIO SCI N115A
Studies in selected areas of neurobiology and behavior.
BIO SCI 191A Senior Seminar on Global Sustainability I
- Units
- 2
Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum is also required. Seminar utilized to analyze forum presentations. Prepare bibliography.
BIO SCI 191B Senior Seminar on Global Sustainability II
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 191A or SOCECOL 186A or EARTHSS 190A
Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum is also required. Seminar utilized to analyze forum presentations. Prepare research proposal.
BIO SCI 191CW Writing/Senior Seminar on Global Sustainability III
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 191B or EARTHSS 190B or SOCECOL 186B. BIO SCI 191B or EARTHSS 190B or SOCECOL 186B. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement
Students attend weekly seminar to discuss current issues in global sustainability. Weekly attendance at Global Sustainability Forum also is required. Seminar utilized to analyze Forum presentations and to prepare senior research paper. Prepare/write research paper under direction of faculty member.
BIO SCI 192 Topics in Biological Sciences Tutoring
- Units
- 1-3
Tutoring programs with biological sciences student peers.
BIO SCI 192A Biological Sciences Learning Assistant Mentoring
- Units
- 1-4
- Corequisite
- UNI STU 176
Oversight of trained learning assistants by the course instructor, including training in the discipline and responsibilities associated with supporting active group work. Instructor mentors LAs in how assisting small groups supports their career goals.
BIO SCI 193 Center for Environmental Biology Internship
- Units
- 1-5
Focuses on the theory and practice of ecological research and education and outreach, especially related to the management of natural resources.
BIO SCI 193A Campus as a Living Lab I
- Units
- 2-4
Students study sustainability concepts and theories and how they apply to our most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Concurrently, they work on hands-on projects to improve the sustainability of campus operations and systems.
BIO SCI 193B Campus as a Living Lab II
- Units
- 2-4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 193A
Students study sustainability concepts and theories and how they apply to our most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Concurrently, they work on hands-on projects to improve the sustainability of campus operations and systems.
BIO SCI 193C Campus as a Living Lab III
- Units
- 2-4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 193B
Students study sustainability concepts and theories and how they apply to our most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. Concurrently, they work on hands-on projects to improve the sustainability of campus operations and systems.
BIO SCI H195 Honors Topics in Biological Sciences
- Units
- 4
Varied course topics in Biological Sciences designed for students in Honors in Biological Sciences.
BIO SCI 197 Special Study in Biological Sciences
- Units
- 1-5
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94
Individualized instruction dealing with conceptual or theoretical problems in the biological sciences, rather than technical problems.
BIO SCI 199 Independent Study in Biological Sciences Research
- Units
- 1-5
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 94
Individual experimental laboratory or field research under a professor's direction. Required for participation in the Excellence in Research Program.
BIO SCI 199W Research Writing
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 199 (may be taken concurrently)
Development of research skills such as learning how to plan and conduct research experiments, read and analyze scientific journal articles, and practice presenting the data experiments and journal articles with an emphasis on scientific writing.
BIO SCI 285 Topics in Allied Health Microbiology
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- BIO SCI 98
Basic microbiology with emphasis for allied health professions such as nursing. Emphasis is on micro-organisms involved in human health, disease and food safety.