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Asian American Studies
  

  • ASAM120 PZ - Critical Readings in Filipino American Studies


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  

  • ASAM128 AA - Tattoos, Piercing, and Body Adornment


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • ASAM128 PZ - Body Modification in Asia, Pacific, America


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • ASAM130 PZ - Science, Technology, Asian America


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  
  
  

  • ASAM142 PZ - Transatlantic Black and Asian Experiences


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • ASAM150 AA - Contemp Asian American Issues


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  
  

  • ASAM179 AA - Spec Topics: Asian Amer Studies


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • ASAM179B HM - Asian Americans and the Law


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • ASAM179D AA - Mixed Race Experience


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • ASAM187 AA - Arts, Activism, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  

  • ASAM189 AA - Globalization and Oceania: Hawai’i and Tonga


    See the Pitzer College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  

  • ASAM190 PO - Senior Seminar

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): S. Goto
    Credit: 1

    This is the capstone seminar for senior Asian American studies majors (minors optional). The seminar is designed to bring seniors together to discuss and assess their understanding of Asian American studies practice and theory at The Claremont Colleges and beyond. We will engage in minor research activities, read and analyze provocative books and articles and revisit key issues and controversies.
  

  • ASAM191 PO - Senior Thesis Asian American Studies

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Students will work with one or more faculty on original thesis research toward completion of a senior thesis.
  

  • ASAM197 SC - Special Topics in Asian American Studies


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • ASAM199DRPO - Asian American Studies: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • ASAM199IRPO - Asian American Studies: Independent Research

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Prerequisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • ASAM199RAPO - Asian American Studies: Research Assistantship

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.

Asian Studies
  

  • ASIA190 PO - Senior Thesis Seminar

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): S. Yamashita
    Credit: 1

    Exclusively for Asian studies majors who are preparing to write a senior thesis. Letter grade only.
  

  • ASIA191 PO - Senior Thesis

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): S. Yamashita
    Credit: 1

    Senior Thesis
  

  • ASIA192 PO - Senior Essay in Asian Studies

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): S. Yamashita
    Credit: 1

    An independent writing project culminating in a substantial essay that may be based on original research or a critical review of the relevant secondary scholarship. It must be directed by two faculty members and be significantly different from what was submitted in ASIA 190 PO . Students will present their essays orally at the end of the semester. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ASIA 190 PO .
  

  • ASIA199DRPO - Asian Studies: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • ASIA199IRPO - Asian Studies: Independent Research

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Prerequisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • ASIA199RAPO - Asian Studies: Research Assistantship

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.

Astronomy
  

  • ASTR001 PO - Introductory Astronomy with Lab

    When Offered: Fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): P. Choi
    Credit: 1

    A non-calculus based survey course on modern astronomy with a focus on stellar, galactic and cosmic evolution. Particular emphasis will be placed on new and exciting observational results from space and ground-based observatories and how they shape our contemporary understanding of the formation and evolution of the universe and solar system. Includes a laboratory component with telescope.
  

  • ASTR002 PO - Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology

    When Offered: Spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    A non-calculus introduction to cosmology. Topics will include our Milky Way galaxy, galaxy classification and evolution, historical perspectives on cosmology, an examination of the large scale structure of the universe and the history of the universe from the big bang to the present. Modern results and problems in cosmology will be examined.
  

  • ASTR003 PO - Life in the Universe

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2013.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Life in the Universe. Interdisciplinary seminar on origin of life on Earth and possibility for life elsewhere in the universe. Emphasizes individualized and group research and learning. Topics include the creation of the universe and cosmology, the evolution of galaxies and stars, the interstellar medium and the formation of solar systems, the origin and evolution of life on Earth and the search for extrasolar planets and extraterrestrial life and intelligence.
  

  • ASTR006 PO - Archeoastronomy and World Cosmology

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2012.
    Instructor(s): B. Penprase
    Credit: 1

    A survey of the development of astronomy and cosmology around the world. Explores the role of astronomy and cosmology in organizing society and culture and in interpreting time and space. Additional topics include details of the cosmological systems of the ancient Mesoamerican, Greek and Chinese civilizations and a non-mathematical exploration of modern scientific cosmology. (Astronomy)
  

  • ASTR009 PO - Cosmic Origins

    When Offered: Last offered fall 2013.
    Instructor(s): B. Penprase
    Credit: 1

    A survey of the origins of the universe, the formation of the first elements and stars and the production of planets. The “cosmic context” of life on Earth is considered, with a detailed discussion of the origins of the elements, exoplanets, the Anthropic principle and the uniqueness of Earth as a planet. Includes a laboratory/observatory component. No prerequisites. Letter grade only. (Astronomy)
  

  • ASTR051 PO - Advanced Introductory Astronomy

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): B. Penprase
    Credit: 1

    Provides an overview of the modern science of astrophysics. Theoretical and experimental evidence for the hot Big Bang, the formation of elements and the solar system and stellar evolution; exposition of the most pressing issues in the field of astronomy and astrophysics. Students design investigations and conduct a final project based on research in literature or observational studies in astronomy. Prerequisites: AP Physics or PHYS 041 PO  or PHYS 070 PO  or permission of the instructor.
  

  • ASTR062 PO - Introduction to Astrophysics

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): A. Esin
    Credit: 1

    Introduction to astrophysics with emphasis on topics of interest to students with a strong background in introductory physics. Topics include astronomical coordinate systems, celestial mechanics, solar physics, stellar structure, stellar evolution and cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 101 PO . (Astronomy)
  

  • ASTR101 PO - Techniques in Observational Astrophysics

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): P. Choi
    Credit: 1

    A course emphasizing techniques of visual, photographic and electronic observations of astronomical objects. Discussion of infrared and radio astronomy, as well as space-based UV and X-ray astronomy. Includes preparation for and data reductions of observations. Also includes original astronomical observations using both the Brackett Observatory and the one-meter telescope at Table Mountain. Prerequisites: PHYS 101 PO  (can be taken concurrently); and ASTR 051 PO  or ASTR 062 PO . Offered jointly with Harvey Mudd and Joint Sciences. (Astronomy)
  

  • ASTR121 PO - Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Examination of large-scale structure of the universe and evolution of the universe from Big Bang to present epoch. Topics include alternate cosmologies, dark matter, cosmic background radiation and formation and evolution of galaxies and clusters of galaxies. Half-course. Prerequisites: ASTR 051 PO  and PHYS 101 PO  or ASTR 062 PO  and PHYS 101 PO  or permission of the instructor. Offered jointly with Harvey Mudd and Joint Sciences.
  

  • ASTR122 PO - High-Energy Astrophysics

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered spring 2017.
    Instructor(s): A. Esin
    Credit: 0.5

    Analysis of the results of new ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray observations and the astrophysical processes that produce high-energy photons. Topics include active galactic nuclei, black holes, neutron stars, supernova remnants and cosmic rays. Half-course. Prerequisites:  PHYS 101 PO  and either ASTR 051 PO  or ASTR 062 PO , or permission of the instructor. Offered jointly with Harvey Mudd and Joint Sciences.
  

  • ASTR123 PO - Stellar Structure and Evolution

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered spring 2017.
    Instructor(s): P. Choi
    Credit: 0.5

    A rigorous treatment of stellar atmospheres and radiative transfer. Topics include stellar energy generation, evolution on and away from the main sequence and the internal structures of stars and other self-gravitating objects. Prerequisites: PHYS 101 PO  and either ASTR 051 PO  or ASTR 062 PO , or permission of the instructor. Offered jointly with Harvey Mudd and Joint Sciences.
  

  • ASTR125 PO - Galactic Astronomy

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    A detailed phenomenological investigation of galaxy structure, formation and evolution. We will explore galaxies as both aggregate stellar populations and signposts of cosmic evolution. The course will have a special focus on recent advances in the field. Half-course. Prerequisites: PHYS 101 PO , and ASTR 051 PO  or ASTR 062 PO , or permission of the instructor. Offered jointly with Harvey Mudd and Joint Sciences.
  

  • ASTR199DRPO - Astronomy: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Directed Readings. Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • ASTR199IRPO - Astronomy: Independent Research

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Independent Research or Creative Project. A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Pre-requisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  

  • ASTR199RAPO - Astronomy:Research Assistantship

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Research Assistantship. Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.

Biology
  

  • BIOL001A PO - Human Genetics for Non-Majors

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): D. Martinez; L. Seligman
    Credit: 1

    Principles and practices of human genetics, and current problems and social issues related to genetic research. For non-majors. Cannot be taken if student has already taken BIOL 040 PO.
  

  • BIOL001C PO - Biology of Garden Plants

    When Offered: Next offered spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Topics include life cycle of flowering plants, plant structures and functions, nutrition, transport of materials, photosynthesis, mechanisms for sensing the environment, propagation methods and plant pests. Societal aspects of gardening and farming discussed. Laboratory-rich course includes much hands-on experience growing and assessing plants. Science majors may not enroll.
  

  • BIOL001D PO - Ecology for Non-Majors

    When Offered: Fall 2016.
    Instructor(s): F. Hanzawa
    Introduction to the major concepts of population and community ecology. Topics include demography; factors governing population growth; predator-prey, competitive and mutualistic interactions; and the organization of communities. Integrates lecture, discussion and laboratory. One required field trip. Not intended for science majors.
    This course has been revised for 2016-17.  
  

  • BIOL002A PO - Biology, Gender and Society with Laboratory

    When Offered: Next offered fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): R. Levin
    Credit: 1

    This course explores the scientific method in the fields of genetics, endocrinology, physiology, development and evolution to see how biology informs our understanding of gender and identity. Discussion focuses on the use and abuse of the information generated by biological research and how science changes as cultural values and the political climate shift. Concurrent requisite: BIOL002ALPO.
  

  • BIOL039L KS - Analyses of Human Motor Skills


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • BIOL040 PO - Introductory Genetics with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): A. Cavalcanti; C. Cheney; D. Martinez; L. Seligman
    Credit: 1

    Coverage of the principles of heredity. Topics include transmission genetics, population genetics and molecular genetics. Laboratory provides opportunities for students to apply a range of experimental approaches to ask and answer genetic questions in a variety of model organisms. No prerequisite.
  

  • BIOL041C PO - Intro Cell Chemistry and Cell Biology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): D. Becker; K. Johnson; B. Telzer
    Credit: 1

    Introduction to components of and processes that occur in living cells. Includes cell chemistry, intermediary metabolism, energy transduction and specialized topics, including protein trafficking, cellular motility and signal transduction. Prerequisites: BIOL 040 PO  and either CHEM 001A PO  or CHEM 051 PO .
  

  • BIOL041E PO - Intro Ecological and Evolutionary Biology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): F. Hanzawa; N. Karnovsky; R. Levin; J. Wright
    Credit: 1

    Introduction to the origins of and interactions among organisms in their natural environments. Includes evolutionary and population biology, behavioral and community ecology and conservation biology. Laboratory projects include field experiments and apply statistical treatments in data analysis. Prerequisite: BIOL 040 PO .
  
  
  

  • BIOL069L KS - Discovery, Innovation and Risk


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  

  • BIOL103 PO - Invasion Biology

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): W. Meyer
    Credit: 1

    This seminar course will examine the primary literature to explore theories, models, patterns and predictive methods relating to the introduction, establishment and spread of introduced organisms. The focus will be on the application of principles from invasion biology to conservation and natural resource management. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: BIOL 041E PO  or equivalent. Previously offered as BIOL189B PO.
  

  • BIOL104 PO - Conservation Biology

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Biological approaches to the conservation of species and ecosystems. Topics include current problems in conservation at global through local scales, the origin and maintenance of biodiversity, population dynamics of rare or exploited species and the influence of human values on wildlife conservation. Prerequisites: BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL106 PO - Aquatic Ecology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; last offered spring 2014.
    Instructor(s): N. Karnovsky
    Credit: 1

    Covers the ecology of marine, estuarine and freshwater habitats. Investigates how the physical and chemical properties of both salt and freshwater environments impact the distribution, abundance, behavior and inter-species interactions of aquatic organisms. Investigates the impact of anthropogenic activities on aquatic organisms. Lectures and discussions of primary literature. Experiments in lab and field. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO . Letter grade only.
  

  • BIOL107 PO - Avian Ecology

    When Offered: Fall 2016.
    Instructor(s): N. Karnovsky
    Credit: 1

    In this advanced ecology course we will use birds as a tool to understand the impacts of climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, contaminants, and altered biogeochemical cycles. We will study the evolution, phylogeny, physiology, behavior, population dynamics and interspecies interactions of birds with a focus on understanding current conservation crises. We will discuss relevant primary literature in class. During labs we will carry out studies of local bird migration, distribution, diets, abundance and diversity using current techniques. Labs will be in both the field and lab. Lab reports will be written as scientific papers. Field trips are required. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL109 PO - Molecular Evolution: The Tree of Life

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2013.
    Instructor(s): D. Martinez
    Credit: 1

    This course examines the major transitions in the evolution of life on Earth from a molecular perspective. Topics include the evolution of the eukaryotic nucleus, the evolution of mitochondria, the evolution of chloroplasts, the evolution of introns, the evolution of higher plants, the Cambrian explosion, the origin of animals and the evolution of tetrapods. Laboratory introduces students to a variety of molecular biology techniques. Computer lab emphasizes sequence assemblage, sequence alignment and phylogenetic reconstruction. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO  or BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL112 PO - Advanced Animal Ecology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Offered alternate years.
    Instructor(s): N. Karnovsky
    Credit: 1

    Covers population, community and ecosystem ecology of animals in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Topics include mechanisms that regulate population size and organize communities and the processes that characterize ecosystems. Students conduct their own studies in the field and laboratory. Field trips. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL116 PO - Ecology and Evolution of Plants with Laboratory

    When Offered: Spring 2017.
    Instructor(s): F. Hanzawa
    Credit: 1

    The ecology of plant populations, examined in an evolutionary context. Topics include population dynamics; ecology and evolution of interactions between plants and pollinators, herbivores and seed dispersers; evolution of plant structure; conservation of rare species. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL121 PO - Insect Ecology and Behavior with Laboratory

    When Offered: Next offered fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): F. Hanzawa
    Credit: 1

    This course explores the interaction of insects with their biotic and physical environments from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include insect population ecology; mating, foraging and social behaviors; ecology of insect pollination, herbivory and parasitism; and insect diversity. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL125 PO - Animal Behavior with Laboratory

    When Offered: Offered alternate years.
    Instructor(s): R. Levin
    Credit: 1

    This course examines maintenance, reproductive and social behaviors of animals from evolutionary, ecological and mechanistic perspectives. Topics include behavioral ecology and sociobiology, behavioral genetics, behavioral endocrinology and neuroethology. Laboratory includes field observations of free-living animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO  or permission of instructor.
  

  • BIOL131 PO - Invertebrate Biology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2012.
    Instructor(s): J. Wright
    Credit: 1

    Explores the taxonomy, phylogeny and functional morphology of the major invertebrate phyla. Select topics include some of the most pervasive evolutionary questions: insect-plant co-evolution, the evolution and biomechanics of insect flight, host-parasite co-evolution and the Cambrian explosion. Laboratories explore comparative anatomy, physiology and ecology through a combination of experimental and observational projects and field trips. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO  or BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL132 PO - Vertebrate Biology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Offered alternate years.
    Instructor(s): N. Karnovsky
    Credit: 1

    Vertebrate ecology, evolution and current conservation crises. Aspects of vertebrate anatomy and physiology will be covered to highlight strategies vertebrates use to meet challenges of metabolism, thermoregulation, locomotion, prey capture, predator avoidance, mating, reproduction and migration. Labs are focused on modern techniques for studying vertebrate populations. Field trips. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL133L KS - Intro to Mathematical Physiology


    Credit: 1.0

    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • BIOL140 PO - Animal Physiology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Next offered fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): J. Wright
    Credit: 1

    The physiology of animals at the biochemical, cellular, organ and whole-animal level, stressing comparative solutions to common problems across animal groups. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO .
  

  • BIOL144 PO - Comparative Endocrinology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): K. Kaiser
    Credit: 1

    Examines the role of the endocrine system in regulating physiology and the maintenance of homeostasis in whole organisms. Topics include osmoregulation, digestion, reproduction, behavior and responses to environmental changes, as well as mechanisms of chemical communication. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO  or BIOL 041E PO .
  
  
  

  • BIOL153 HM - Biostatistics


    See the Harvey Mudd College Catalog for a description of this course.
  
  
  

  • BIOL160 PO - Immunology

    When Offered: Next offered fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): S. Stranford
    Credit: 1

    This course will cover the cells, organs and biochemical signals that make up the immune system, as well as mechanisms for the identification and removal of pathogens. Additional topics may include: autoimmunity, allergy, vaccination, transplantation, cancer, immune deficiency and pathogen evasion strategies. Emphasis will be placed on the human immune response, with occasional use of clinical case studies to reinforce these ideas. In addition, common experimental models will also be discussed. In the final section of the course, students will be expected to deliver an oral presentation on an immunological topic of interest. Prerequisites: BIOL 040 PO  and BIOL 041C PO .
  

  • BIOL161 PO - Immunology Laboratory

    When Offered: Offered alternate years.
    Instructor(s): S. Stranford
    Credit: 0.5

    This laboratory-based course will explore immunology techniques and their application to studies related to acquired immune deficiency. Students will spend approximately the first 4-6 weeks gaining experience with a handful of basic immunology techniques and relevant literature in the field. This will be followed by an extensive, self-designed, independent research project (6 weeks) that culminates in a final research paper and presentation. Prerequisites: BIOL 160 PO  or permission of the instructor. Letter grade only.
  

  • BIOL162 PO - Genetic Analysis

    When Offered: Fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): J. Moore
    Credit: 1

    This examines classic and more recent discoveries using genetic approaches. Students in this class will learn the approaches geneticists use to address biological problems, will come a greater appreciation of about fundamental biological processes, and will gain the skills of reading, interpreting, disccussing, and critically evaluating the biological literature. Prerequisites: BIOL 040 PO  and BIOL 041C PO .
  

  • BIOL163 PO - Advanced Cell Biology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Discussion of the organization, function and biochemistry of the organelles and macromolecules of eukaryotic cells. Special emphasis will be given to cell membranes, protein synthesis and trafficking among organelles and intracellular motility. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO .
  

  • BIOL165 KS - Advanced Topics in Environmental Biology


    See the Scripps College Catalog for a description of this course.
  

  • BIOL165 PO - Genetic Regulation Seminar

    When Offered: Spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Genetic Regulation Seminar. Reading and discussion of classic and current papers from the research literature on genetic regulation. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO  or equivalent. Letter grade only.
  

  • BIOL165A PO - Molecular Genetics of Cancer

    When Offered: Spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): L. Seligman
    Credit: 1

    This course examines the genetic changes that underlie the conversion of healthy cells to cancer cells. Emphasis will be placed on studies identifying key genes in humans, as well as research in model organisms that has enabled an understanding of how changes in these genes lead to cancers. This is a literature-based course that emphasizes oral presentations. Juniors and seniors only. Prerequisite: BIOL 040 PO  and BIOL 041C PO  or permission of the instructor.
  
  

  • BIOL166 PO - Plant Physiology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Next offered fall 2016.
    Instructor(s): F. Jammes
    Credit: 1

    This course will cover, from the single cell to the whole organism, the physiological and molecular mechanisms that underlie each stage of plant life. Emphasis will be placed on the processes and resources required for plant growth, development and adaptation to the environment. Labs are inquiry-oriented and cover modern approaches to understand how plants perceive and interact with their environments. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO .
  

  • BIOL169 PO - Developmental Biology with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): C. Cheney
    Credit: 1

    The events and processes of animal development, including early development, organogenesis, signaling, developmental genetics, cloning, imprinting, stem cells and evolution of development. Includes both vertebrate and invertebrate embryos. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO .
  
  

  • BIOL170 PO - Genomics and Transcriptomics with Laboratory

    When Offered: Offered alternate years; last offered spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): D. Martinez
    Credit: 1

    Intended for upper-level undergraduates, the course will explore transcriptome and genome assembly, gene expression analysis, comparative genomics, gene ontology, genome annotation and other selected topics. Students will gain knowledge of current trends in genomic and transcriptomic science through a review of relevant literature, facilitated by interactive class discussion. The main objective of the course is for students to develop, through experiential learning, the skills to effectively handle and analyze the large sequencing datasets associated with transcriptomic and genomic studies. By the end of the course, students will be able to properly design, execute and analyze both transcriptomic and genomic experiments, with full knowledge of replication considerations, application of appropriate sequencing methods and effort for the question at hand and full critical analysis of the dataset to answer the biological question. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: BIOL 041C PO  or BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL172 PO - Research Methods for Bioinformatics

    When Offered: Spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): A. Cavalcanti
    Credit: 0.5

    In this course we will cover techniques to manipulate and analyze large biological datasets. Students with varying levels of previous programming experience will learn to analyze data by conducting their own research project. The data for these projects will come from current projects in my laboratory. We will concentrate on microbiome phylogenetic analyses using python and QIIME and on temperature depth recorder data analyses of bird diving behavior. This will be a research based course and each student is expected to conduct a research project while taking the course. Grade will be based on research performance.
  

  • BIOL173 PO - Genomics and Bioinformatics with Laboratory

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): A. Cavalcanti
    Credit: 1

    Introduction to prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes, biological information systems and data analysis. Topics: comparative genomics, biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity searching, phylogenetic reconstruction, models of evolution, genome remodeling and molecular visualization. Laboratory incorporates computer-based exercises and student research projects. Prerequisite: BIOL 041C PO  or BIOL 041E PO .
  
  
  

  • BIOL180 PO - Microbial Ecology

    When Offered: Last offered spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): E. Crane
    Credit: 1

    A discussion of the role of microbes in controlling element cycling and in shaping the geosphere.  Microbial populations in a range of environments will be discussed (soil, marine and aquatic waters and sediments, the shallow and deep subsurface, plant and animal hosts), and the role that communication, cooperation and competition play within these populations will also be examined. Laboratory incorporates modern techniques for studying microbes and microbial communities and sampling in the field. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: BIOL 041C PO  or BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL181 PO - Fire Ecology in Southern California Ecosystems

    When Offered: Spring 2015.
    Instructor(s): W.Meyer
    Credit: 1

    The lecture portion of this course will examine the primary literature, and incorporate guest lectures from specialists from throughout Southern California to explore theories, models, patterns, and predictive methods relating to the influence of fire on Southern California ecosystems. The laboratory portions of the course will include field trips to various areas with recent burns and students will also be expected to design and conduct independent fire ecology projects at the Bernard Field Station. The focus of this course will be to understand the impact of fire on Southern California ecosystems and apply these concepts to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in the region. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: BIOL 041C PO .
  
  

  • BIOL189 PO - Topics in Cell Chemistry and Cell Biology

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Selected Topics in Biology. Seminars, discussions and/or laboratory exercises conducted as small discussion groups in specialized topics not offered in formal courses and of mutual interest to students and staff. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Course or half-course. May be repeated. Prerequisites: BIOL 040 PO .
  

  • BIOL189E PO - Global Change Biology

    When Offered: Fall 2016.
    Instructor(s): F. Hanzawa; N. Karnovsky
    Global Climate Change Biology. Relying on scientific literature, this course examines documented shifts in geographical ranges, seasonal phenology, community interactions, genetics, and extinctions related to global climate change. We will explore biological outcomes of major climatic events such as the last ice age, evolutionary and ecological patterns related to ongoing climate change, and attempts to predict biological consequences of future climate change. Prerequisite: BIOL 041E PO .
  

  • BIOL189S PO - Urban Ecology

    When Offered: Fall 2015.
    Instructor(s): K.Kaiser
    Credit: 1

    Anthropogenic change is pervasive across all biomes. Using mostly primary literature, this seminar course will investigate how the built environment impacts the natural environment in a variety of ways, how these impacts can distinctly alter the ecology of a region, and what this means to native species. Course may include field trips to regional points of urban ecological interest. Prerequisites: BIOL 041E PO . Letter grade only.
  

  • BIOL189T PO - Molecular Biology of Plant Immunity and Pathology

    When Offered: One-time only; spring 2016.
    Instructor(s): M. Brown
    Credit: 1

    This course examines the microbes that cause disease in plants and the methods plants use to defend themselves against such pathogens. Emphasis is placed on the interactions that occur on the molecular level and the downstream responses in the plants. In lab, we apply basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques to study plant-microbe interactions and learn techniques specific to the field. Prerequisites: BIOL 041C PO .
 

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