Biology (Biol)
10. Life Science (3)
Not open to students with credit in Bot 1 or Zool 1. Principles of biology
related to the cell, maintenance, and relation of living organisms, heredity
and elementary processes of evolution, and basic principles of ecology.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
15. An Ecological Approach to Life Science (5)
Concurrent enrollment in Geol 15, N Sci 15, S Sci 15 required. Portion of
Man/Woman and the Natural Environment Cluster. An introduction to biological
concepts and investigational methods in the natural environment. Lecture,
lab, and fieldwork. See Man/Woman and the Natural Environment, Natural Science
Interdisciplinary Courses section. (MNE program field trip fee, $300)
20. Biology and Society (3)
Not open to biology majors or to students with credit in Biol 105. Impact
of recent biological discoveries upon society, now and for the future; man's
animal inheritance, human genetics, genetic engineering, organ transplants,
and population problems.
101. Nature Study (3)
Not allowable for credit for biological or physical science majors or minors.
Prerequisite: a college level biology course. Evaluation of natural science
programs at the elementary level; optional opportunities in developing K-9
environmental study material or designing environmental awareness topics
for adult groups; emphasis on life science programs dealing with the interaction
of man and the biosphere. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
105. Human Ecology (3)
The study of the relationships between humans and their environment, both
natural and man-made; emphasis on scientific understanding of root causes
of current environmental problems.
107. Heredity and Society (3)
Prerequisite: college biology, zoology, or botany. Principles of genetics
and evolution as they apply to human society, thought, experience, and affairs.
Ethical, social, political, and medical problems in relation to genetic
engineering and other techniques.
120. Introduction to Genetics (3)
Not open to biology majors and students with credit in Biol 135. Prerequisite:
college zoology or botany. Principles of biological inheritance, including
gene structure, gene function, statistical methods; problem solving, and
human genetics.
120L. Genetics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Biol 120. Experimental studies on inheritance in animals,
plants, bacteria and viruses. (6 lab hours)
122. Fundamentals of Human Genetics (3)
Prerequisite: college biology, zoology, or botany. Intended primarily for
students in the health fields or biology. Meiosis, mitosis, chromosomes,
and genes. Mutations and familial diseases. Pedigrees, inbreeding, multiple
genes, sex determination, blood group alleles, linkage and mapping, twins,
cytogenetic and other diseases, genetic counseling.
125. Evolution (3)
BioI 120 recommended. Evolution processes and patterns. (2 lecture, 1 discussion
hour)
130. Introduction to Cell Biology (2)
Prerequisite: Hot 1, Zool 1, and organic chemistry. Prindples of cell biology
at the molecular, cell organelle, and whole cell level. Includes material
related to both procaryotic and eucaryotic cells.
133. Aquatic Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 140. Physical-chemical features of inland waters as related
to their biology; community structure and function, ecological interactions,
adaptations, and identification of aquatic organisms. (2 lecture, 6 lab
or field hours, including weekend field trips)
140. Introduction to Ecology (2)
Prerequisite: Bot 1 and Zool l. Major concepts related to structure, function,
organization, and regulation at the population, community, and ecosystem
levels.
133. Aquatic Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 140. Physical-chemical features of inland waters as related
to their biology; community structure and function, ecological interactions,
adaptations, and identification of aquatic organisms. (3 lecture, 3 lab
or field hours)*
150. Electron Microscopy (4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Preparation and examination of biological
specimens. Basics of electron microscopy and interpretation of electron
micrographs. (1 lecture, 9 lab hours)
155. Marine Biology (3)
Prerequisite: a college biology course. Introduction to the marine environment
with emphasis on the biological aspects; systematics, ecology, and morphological
and physiological adaptations of marine organisms, especially intertidal
and shallow water forms; pollution; utilization of marine resources. (One
field trip required)
157. Conservation of Natural Resources
(3)
(Same as T Ed 157.) Prerequisite: biological and physical science. Problems
in conservation of natural resources in the United States; water supply,
soils, minerals, metals, petroleum, natural gas, grasslands, forests, fisheries,
wildlife, and recreational areas; local, state, and national plans and organizations
for conservation; educational implications and techniques.
160. Developmental Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Biol 130, 135. Investigations concerning the variety of mechanisms
acting during the several stages of development of the living organism,
from gamete formation to morphological and biochemical differentiation of
organ systems emphasis on differential genetic control.
162. Biological Methods and Techniques (3)
Open to credential candidates in the life science or physical science waiver
program; course meets the professional education requirement of 30 units
for the clear credential. Collection and preparation of biological materials
and specimens for instruction. Designing and conducting laboratory investigations.
Planning and directing field trips. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
180. Cytology (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 130. Methods of cell research; cellular ultrastructure,
cell function as an expression of structure. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
185T. Topics in Biology (1-4; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected areas
in the field of biology. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Biology (Biol)
200. Principles and Great Experiments in Biology (2)
Development and influence of current biological thought.
204. Biology of Speciation (2)
Prerequisites: Biol 135 and an evolution course. Evolution of the species
as a unit of biological organization.
206. Principles of Taxonomy (2)
Zoological nomenclature and related fields.
208. Field Work in Bioogy (1-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Botanical and zoological field studies.
Field trips may be required.
210. Parasitic Protozoa (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 108. A systematic survey of parasitic protozoa. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
212. Helminthology (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 108. A systematic survey of parasitic helminths. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
220. Insect Toxicology (3)
Prerequisite: Ent 101, Chem 8. General principles of toxicology; factors
that affect lethality at poisons in insects and mammals; insecticide classification,
mode of action and metabolism; environmental movement, degradation and biohazards;
laboratory exercises on bioassay, data analysis and residue analysis. (2
lecture, 3 lab hours)
225. Insect Taxonomy (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: Ent 101, 115. Indentification and classification of major
and specific groups of family and generic status. (6 lab hours)
240. Systems Ecology (3)
Prerequisites: Biol 130, Math 70. Quantitative approach to the analysis
of whole ecosystems including data acquisition and statistical treatment,
conceptual and mathematical ecosystem model ing, and computer simulations
in FORTRAN or BASIC. No programming experience needed. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
250. Scientific Research Reporting (2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Techniques of scientific photography
and writing, illustrating emphasized. (1 lecture, 3 lab hours)
255T. Topics in Botany (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
260T. Topics in Biology (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
265T. Topics in Physiology (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
270T. Topics in Zoology (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
274. Biometry (3)
Prerequisite: one statistics class, preferably Math 101. Application of
statistical techniques to biological problems with emphasis on sampling,
analysis of variance, experimental design, and regression techniques. Emphasis
on analysis of real biological data and interpretation of results.
275. Zoogeography (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar in descriptive and ecological
geography of animal groups.
280. Practicum in Life Science Education (2; max total 4)
Concurrent enrollment in T Ed 155B required. Application of life science
teaching methodology, principles, and practices in middle and secondary
school teaching; classroom/lab/field organization and management; measurement
and evaluation instruments; inventory/requisition systems. Course meets
the professional education requirement of 30 units for the clear credential.
281T. Seminar in Biological Science (1-2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Reviews and reports on current literature
in the various phases of biology.
282. Biology Colloquium (l; max total 2)
Experience in evaluation and critique of research presentations of students,
faculty, and other scientists. Student must attend a minimum of 10 approved
research-oriented colloquia and participate in discussions and/or submit
written reports.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement Independent Study.
299. Thesis (2-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submis sion of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
__________
* Late afternoon, Satruday, and/or overnight field trips may be required.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Biology (Biol)
302T. Topics in Biology (3; max total 6)
10. Plant Biology (3)
Not open to students with credit in Biol 1B. Structure, function, and development
of plants. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
35. Ethnobotany (3)
The role of plants in past and present civilizations, using representative
beneficial and injurious plants that have contributed to the development
of human societies.
104. Plant Physiology (4)
Prerequisites: Biol 1A and 1B; Chem 1A or 3A; or permission of instructor;
organic chemistry recommended. General metabolism and related processes.
(2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
106. Plant Taxonomy (4)
Prerequisite: college botony. Principles of plant classification; local
flora. (1 lecture, 9 lab or field hours)*
107. Plant Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: college botany. Interrelations of plants and environment.
(2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
116. Plant Microtechnique (3)
Prerequisite: college botany. Methods of preparing plant materials for microscopic
examination, including tissue preparation, sectioning, staining, and photomicrography.
(1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
134. Plant Anatomy (3)
Prerequisites: Biol 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Structure and
development of flowering plants at the cellular and tissue levels. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
135. Nonvascular Plants (3)
Prerequisites: Biol 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Comparative structure
and phylogeny of the fungi, algae, mosses, and liverworts. (2 lecture, 3
lab hours)
136. Vascular Plants (4)
Prerequisites: Biol 1A and 1B or permission of instructor. Morphology, reproduction,
and evolution of the major groups of vascular plants (both living and extinct).
Emphasis placed upon the seed plants. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
137. Plant Morphogenesis (4)
Prerequisites: Bot 1 or 10. Morphological and physiological factors involved
in the organization and development of plants. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
140. General Mycology (4)
Prerequisites: college botany. Classification, structure, and development
of representative fungi. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
142. Algology (4)
Prerequisites: Bot 1. Morphology, cytology, ecology, physiology, economic
importance, and cultivation of the algae. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)*
145. Plant Tissue Culture (4)
Prerequisite: college botany. Aseptic culture for plant cell suspensions,
callus and organs; problems of regeneration to obtain new plants; ploidy
manipulation; applications for pathology, plant breeding, propagation, genetic
engineering. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
200 Series
Graduate courses are listed under Biology.
__________
* Late afternoon, Satruday, and/or overnight field trips may be required.
106. Economic Entomology (3)
(See Plant 121). General and
economic entomology; taxonomy of the principal orders of insects; life histories,
habits, recognition, and control of the principal agriculture insect pests
of the San Joaquin Valley. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
107. Medical Entomology (4)
Arthropod-borne diseases of man and animals and arthropod vectors of the
diseases. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
110. Insect Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: Ent l01. Principles of physiology as applied to insects; functions
of insect body, tissues, and organs. (2 lecture, 3 lab or demonstration
hours)
115. Insect Morphology (4)
Prerequisite: Bot l01. Comparative study of the form and structure of insects;
external and internal anatomy. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
190. Independent Study (l-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement - Independent Study.
200 Series.
Graduate courses are listed under Biology.
104. Microbiology (5)
Prerequisites: organic chemistry; Bot 1 or 10. Emphasis on prokaryotes (bacteria);
microbial physiology, genetics, ecology, classification, and identification;
applications of microbiology. Prerequisite to most upper-division microbiology
courses. (3 lecture, 6 lab hours)
112A. Clinical Microbiology (5)
Prerequisite: Micro 104. Serological principles and procedures; an intensive
study of the more important viral and parasitic etiological agents of human
infections with emphasis on their diagnosis. (3 lecture, 6 lab hours)
112B. Clinical Microbiology (5)
Prerequisite: Micro 104. An intensive study of the more important bacterial
and mycotic etiological agents of human infections with emphasis on their
diagnosis. (3 lecture, 6 lab hours)
117. Immunology (4)
Prerequisites: Micro 104. Biol 135 recommended. Innate and specific immunity,
including both cell-mediated and humoral phenomena; illustration of principles
and technique development in the laboratory. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
118. Bacteriology of Human Disease (5)
Prerequisite: Micro 104, 117. Bacterial, etiological agents of human disease.
(3 lecture, 6 lab hours)
125. Microbial Ecology (4)
Prerequisites: Biol 140 and Micro 104. Physiological ecology of microorganisms;
interactions of microorganisms with abiotic and biotic factors in the environment;
microbial habitats including soil, water, and organisms; techniques of microbial
ecology (field and laboratory). (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)*
130. Industrial Microbiology (3)
Prerequisite: Micro 20. A study of the useful activities of microorganisms
with special emphasis on fermentative processes, production of biologics,
waste disposal, food processing, and single cell food sources. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
150. Medical Mycology (4)
Prerequisite: Micro 140; Phy 160 recommended. Morphology, physiology, and
principles of pathogenicity of selected fungal agents of human and animal
disease. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
160T. Topics in Microbiology (1-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected areas
in microbiology. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
161. Microbial Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: Micro 140. Structure, function, energy metabolism, growth,
and regulatory mechanisms of microorganisms. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
185. Virology (4)
Prerequisite: Micro 140; Phy 160 recommended. Inquiries into the unique
nature of viruses; methods of analysis, structure, and replication. Virus-host
interactions are described from bacterial, plant, and animal virus groups.
Considerable emphasis is placed on diagnosis of viruses infecting humans
including epidemiology and viropathology. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
189. Microbial Genetics (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 140A-B. The nature of genetic information, its mutation,
transfer, and recombination in cells. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See also Bot 142; Ecol 162; Genet 171; Phy 160; Zool 147, 148 .)
(See Course Numbering System.)
Microbiology (Micro)
256. Advanced General Microbiology (3)
Intensive study of microbial cell structures and their relationship to physiological
activities of the cell; enrichment isolation procedures and physiological
activities of selected bacterial species, including autotrophic and photosynthetic
organisms. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
258. Experimental Virology (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Experimental procedures used in
bacteriophage and animal virus research; collection, interpretation and
presentation at data. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
260T. Topics in Microbiology (1-3; max total 8)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of new fields, areas
not in current courses, or advanced studies in a given area. (Lecture and/or
laboratory)
281T. Seminar in Microbiology (1-2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Reviews and reports on current literature
in the various phases of microbiology.
290. Independent Study (l-3; max total see reference)
See Academic Placement - Independent Study.
299. Thesis (2-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
140. Comparative Animal Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 140A-B. Evolution of physiological systems; functional
adaptations to different environments; physiological principles as applied
to animals. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
155. Neuroanatomy (4)
Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology. Macroscopic and microscopic study
of the structure and functional relationships of the mammalian nervous system.
(3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
160. Neurophysiology (3)
Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology. Function of the nervous and muscular
systems with emphasis on molecular mechanisms.
170. Cell Physiology (4)
Prerequisites: organic chemistry. Molecular structure, function, and origin
of cellular components and organelles. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. .
200 Series
Graduate courses are listed under Biology.
(See also Bot 130, 133, 137; Genet 172; Micro 161 .)
10. Animal Biology (3)
Not open to students with credit in Zool 1. Structural and functional comparison
of animals; principles and human implications of inheritance, evolution,
and ecology; physiology as applied to man. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
103. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4)
Prerequisites: college zoology. Comparative structure of vertebrate organ
systems; laboratory study of representative vertebrates. (2 lecture, 6 lab
hours)
108. Parasitology (2)
Prerequisites: college zoology; Chem 1A or 2A-B. Micro 112 or concurrent
enrollment in Zool 108L reuired for credit. Biology of parasites.
108L. Parasitology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in Zool 108L. Laboratory studies on
the biology of parasites. (6 lab hours)
113. Natural History of Vertebrates (4)
Prerequisite: Biol 140. Systematics, distribution, morphology, behavior,
and ecology of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Fieldwork
includes capture and sampling techniques, species identification and habitat
analysis, and may require weekend field trips to coastal, desert, and mountain
environments. (3 lecture, 3 lab or hours)*
114. Invertebrate Zoology (3)
Prerequisites: college zoology. Systematics, general ecology, and phylogeny
of free living invertebrates (excluding insects), and including field studies
of marine intertidal habitats. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
115. Protozoology (3)
Prerequisites: Biol 130, 140. The biology of protozoan organisms. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
116. Zoological Microtechnique (3)
Prerequisite: college zoology. Methods of preparing zoological materials
for microscopic examination, including tissue preparation, sectioning, staining,
and photomicrography. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
130. Animal Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Biol 140; one course in ecology or natural history recommended.
Principles of ethology with emphasis on mechanisms of behavior. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)*
134. Wildlife Management (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 113. Relation of vertebrates to human affairs. (2 lecture,
3 lab or field hours)
135. Mammalogy (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 113. Ecology and evolution of the mammals of the world.
(2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
136. Fisheries Biology and Management (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 113, and permission of instructor. Biology of fishes
in relation to their environment; physiological population and community
ecology of fishes emphasized and related to principles, problems, and techniques
of managing aquatic systems. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours, including
weekend field trips)
137. Herpetology (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 113. Reptiles and amphibians of the world with emphasis
on local species. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
138. Animal Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Biol 140. Environmental relationships of local vertebrates.
(2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
140. Ichthyology (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 113. Fishes of the world with emphasis on California
fishes, freshwater and marine. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
157. Histology (4)
Prerequisites: college zoology. Identification and study of vertebrate cells,
tissues, and organs. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
158. Hematology (3)
Prerequisite: Phy 65; Micro 117 recommended. Development, structure, identification,
and quantification of cellular blood elements; qualitative and quantitative
considerations of hemoglobin, coagulation, and immuno-hematology. Procedural
proficiency emphasized in the laboratory. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
160. Vertebrate Embryology (4)
Prerequisites: college zoology. Morphogenesis of vertebrates from gamete
formation through organogenesis, including physiological and experimental
aspects of development. Laboratory emphasis on frog, chick, and pig. (2
lecture, 6 lab hours)
165. Ornithology (3)
Prerequisite: Zool 113. Introduction to the identification and natural history
of birds with emphasis on local species. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)*
175. Vertebrate Evolution (3)
Prerequisite: Biol 135; Zool 103 or 113. The course of evolution of the
higher vertebrates including present concepts of speciation.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
200 Series
Graduate courses are listed under Biology.
Note: The following courses are offered at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
M Sci 103 and 104 are usually recommended for first semesters of full-time
students.
The Biology Department will accept only the following Moss Landing Marine
Laboratories courses for major credit as indicated. Botany: M Sci 131, 144.
Zoology: M Sci 112, 113, 122, 124, 125. Biology elective: M Sci 103, 104.
Marine Sciences (M Sci)
101. General Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: college chemistry and biology. An interdisciplinary examination
of physical and chemical characteristics of seawater, distribution and effects
of ocean currents, geology of the ocean floor and relations of organisms
to the marine environment, (3 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
102. Marine Science Techniques (4)
Prerequisite; college chemistry and algebra. Introductory field and laboratory
practice in the use of instruments for collection, analysis, and interpretation
of data on the marine environment. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
103. Marine Ecology (4)
Prerequisites: ecology and statistics (or concurrent registration in M Sci
104) or permission of instructor. A field-oriented introduction to the interrelationships
between marine and estuarine organisms and their environment with emphasis
on quantitative data collection and analysis. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field
hours)
104. Quantitative Marine Science (4)
Prerequisite: college mathematics. The mathematical methods for analysis
of biological, chemical, and physical data from the marine environment;
experimental design, parametric and nonparametric statistics. (3 lecture,
3 lab or field hours)
105. Marine Science Diving (3)
Prerequisites: upper-division science major; thorough physical examination;
ability to pass swimming test. Skin and SCUBA diving course; pool-training
culminates in 10 ocean dives. Topics include diving physics, physiology,
diving environments, night diving, and research diving. Successful completion
gives NAUI and MLML certification. (1 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
106. Subtidal Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: MLML Diver Certification, M Sci 103, and M Sci 124 or 131.
Studies of communities in the sublittoral zone, stressing application of
research techniques by the diver; field exercises in sampling, community
analysis, and ecological surveys in space and time. Students will present
seminars on their research projects. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
111. Zoology of Marine Vertebrates (4)
Prerequisite: college zoology; M Sci 103 recommended. Field-oriented study
of the natural history, ethology, physiology, identification, and systematics
of vertebrates living in or associated with marine, estuarine, and shore
communities; interrelationships among organisms within these environments.
(2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
112. Marine Birds and Mammals (4)
Prerequisite: upper-division vertebrate zoology; M Sci 103 recommended.
Systematics, morphology, ecology, and general biology of marine birds and
mammals. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
113. Marine Ichthyology (4)
Prerequisite: college zoology or equivalent. Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology
of marine fishes. Both field and laboratory work concentrate on the structure,
function, and habits of marine fishes and the ecological interactions of
these fishes with their biotic and abiotic surroundings. (2 lecture, 6 lab
or field hours)
122. Marine Invertebrate Embryology (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 124, cell biology or biochemistry strongly recommended
or permission of instructor. Survey of principles of developmental biology,
concentrating on experimental evidence obtained using invertebrate material.
Laboratory observations cover the embryology of lower invertebrates, molluscs,
crustacea, enchinoderms, and protochordates. (2 lec ture, 6 lab or field
hours)
123. Marine invertebrate Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 124 and general physiology. Comparative physiology
of them invertebrates; laboratory problems on nutrition, respiration, osmotic
regulation, coordination, and other physiological functions. General principles
of physiology discussed using examples from the invertebrate phyla. (2 lecture,
6 lab hours)
124. Marine Invertebrate Zoology I (4)
Prerequisite: college zoology or permission of instructor; M Sci 103 recommended.
A field-oriented introduction to the structure, systematics, evolution,
and life histories of the major phyla. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
125. Marine Invertebrate Zoology II (3)
Prerequisite: college zoology or permission of instructor; M Sci 103 and
M Sci 124 recommended. A field-oriented introduction to the structure, systematics,
evolution, and life histories of the minor phyla. (1 lecture, 6 lab or field
hours)
131. Marine Phycology (4)
Prerequisite: college botany; M Sci 103 recommended. The biology of
marine algae with emphasis on identification, life histories, ecology, and
systematics. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
141. Geological Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 142 or 143 (concurrent enrollment satisfactory.) Structures,
physiography, and sediments of the sea bottom and shoreline. (2 lecture,
6 lab or field hours)
142. Marine Biogenic Sedimentation (3)
Prerequisite: M Sci 101 and college geology and biology. Interdisciplinary
studies of the provenance, biologic and geologic composition of marine sediments
and of the organisms contributing to their formation; sedimentary processes
affecting these sediments. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
151. Marine Meteorology (3)
Prerequisite; M Sci 101. Introductory discussion of the interaction between
ocean and atmosphere including exchange of heat, momentum and particles
and their influence on waves and currents and on weather and climate. (2
lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
161. Marine Fisheries (4)
Prerequisite: college mathematics, M Sci 104, or permission of instructor;
M Sci 103 recommended. An introduction to fishery biology, including the
concepts of stock, recruitment, and yield; emphasizing the parameters abundance,
age, growth, and mortality; discussion of hydrography and fishery ecology,
management problems, world fisheries and mariculture; and collection and
analysis of fishery data. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
171. Oceanographic Summer Cruise (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 101, 102, 103, 104. Oceanographic shipboard research
in California coastal waters; preliminary selection of research topic, cruise
logistics, shipboard instrumentation. Following one week cruise, samples
analyzed and data interpretation presented as written reports. (1 lecture,
9 lab or field hours)
172. Marine Environmental Group Research (3)
Prerequisite: M Sci l01, 102, 103, 104. Student involvement in scientific
investigations; employment of scientific methodology and principles; literature
surveys and experience in writing and presenting research findings on specific
projects. (l lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
175T. Topics in Marine Science (1-4)
The study of a selected area in the marine sciences. The subjects vary depending
on student demand and availability of instructors. (Lecture and/or laboratory)
177. Microscopic Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: one semester college physics and permission of instructor.
Princi ples and techniques of light and electron microscopy; consideration
of brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, and interference contrast light
microscopy; episcopic and diascopic illumination systems; photomicrography;
preparation of materials for and operation of the scanning electron microscope.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
180. Independent Study (1-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Faculty directed study of selected
problems; open to under graduate students with adequate preparation.
(See Course Numbering System.)
202. Marine Instrumental Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 142 and 143. Theory and use of advanced instrumentation;
advanced field and laboratory techniques for the interpretation of data
collected in marine science research. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
203. Advanced Marine Ecology (4)
Prerequisite: ecology. Advanced considerations of marine populations, communities
and ecosystems with emphasis on current literature. (3 lecture, 3 lab, field,
or discussion hours)
211. Behavior of Marine Animals (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 103 and 110, or permission of instructor. Advanced topics
in the development and expression of social behavior and organization of
societies. Stresses contributions of environment, kin selection, parent-offspring
interactions, and reciprocity to behavior. Offered alternate spring semesters.
(3 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
212T. Topics in Marine Vertebrates (4; max total 8)
Prerequisite; M Sci 111 and either 112 or 113, and also permission of
instructor. Advanced considerations of the ecology, physiology, and/or phylogeny
of fishes, birds and/or mammals; ernphasizes current literature and research.
(2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
221T. Topics in Marine Invertebrates (4; max total 8)
Prerequisite; M Gel 124 and permission of instructor. Advanced considerations
of the ecology, physiology, and/or phylogeny of the various invertebrate
phyla emphasizing current literature and research. (2 lecture, 6 lab or
field hours)
222. Biology of the Mollusca (4)
Prerequisites: M Sci 124 and permission of instructor. Systematics, functional
morphology, ecology, and physiology of mollusca with emphasis on marine
forms. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
231. Advanced Marine Phycology (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 131 and permission of instructor. Algal development,
reproduction, and ecology; review of literature; ecologically oriented individual
research including laboratory culture and field experimentation. (2 lecture,
6 lab or field hours)
232. Advanced Marine Plankton (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 132. Ecology and population dynamics of marine plankton,
including physical and chemical factors. (2 lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
241. Marine Microorganisms (3)
Prerequisite: college geology, M Sci 121 and permission of instructor. Study
of fossil microorganisms and related extant forms with emphasis on environmental
significance. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
242. Plate Tectonics (3)
Prerequisite: M Sci 141 or permission of instructor. Historical background,
modern theory, and geophysical evidence of continental drift; sea-floor
spreading and plate tectonics; examinations of the impact of the recent
revolution in historical geology.
244. Marine Biogenic Sedimentation (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 141 and college geology and biology. Interdisciplinary
studies of the provenance, biologic and geologic composition of marine sediments
and of the organisms contributing to their formation; sedimentary processes
affecting these sediments. (3 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
251. Marine Geochemistry (4)
Prerequisite: quantitative analysis, year of calculus, or permission of
instructor. Geochemical processes in the oceans; thermodynamics of low temperature
aqueous reactions, weathering, oxidation-reduction and biologically mediated
reactions, processes occurring at the sea floor and air-sea interface. (2
lecture, 6 lab or field hours)
252T. Topics in Marine Chemistry (4; max total 8)
Prerequisite: M Sci 101 and permission of instructor. Selected advanced
topics dealing with the biochemistry or geochemistry of the oceans. (2 lecture,
6 lab or field hours)
261. Descriptive Physical Oceanography (4)
Prerequisite: M Sci 142; college physics strongly recommended. Mathematical
description of the distribution of properties (e.g., density, dissolved
oxygen) in the oceans relating to physical and biochemical processes; theory
of distribution of variables, geostrophic method. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
271. Population Biology of Marine Organisms (3)
Prerequisites: M Sci 103 and 104 or permission of instructor. Principles
of the interaction among marine organisms which result in the alternation
of population structures, techniques for assessment, and management of animal
populations. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
273. Environmental Studies for Monterey Bay (3)
Prerequisite: M Sci 103 and 104. Research course in the advanced aspects
of marine sciences as applied to local marine problems; individual and joint
research projects in laboratory and field. (2 lecture, 3 lab or field hours)
275T. Advanced Topics in Marine Sciences (1-6; max total 8)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Advanced topics in marine science (botany.
zoology. chemistry. geography. geology, and other associated areas of the
marine sciences). (lecture and/or laboratory)
277. Human Ecology of Monterey Bay (3)
Investigation and analysis of changes produced by human impacts on the coastal
environment with emphasis upon physiographic alterations and ecological
implications. (2 lecture, 3 field hours)
282T. Seminar in the Marine Sciences (2)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Reviews and reports on recent literature
and problems in marine science.
285T. Seminar in Marine Biology (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar will be held on topics changing
each semester; each student will be required to give at least one seminar.
286T. Seminar in Marine Geology (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar will be held on topics changing
each semester; each student will be required to give at least one seminar.
287T. Seminar in Oceanography (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar will be held on topics changing
each semester; each student will be required to give at least one seminar.
295. Research in the Marine Sciences (1-4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Independent investigations of an
advanced character for the graduate student with adequate preparation. (3
conference, lab, and field hours per unit)
299. Thesis (1-4; max total 4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
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*Late afternoon, Saturday and/or overnight field trips may be required.