BIOL 1401, 2, 3 Foundations of Biological Sciences (5,5,5)

BIOL 1401 Introduction to molecular and cellular biology with emphasis on the integration of structure and function in the living cell as a biological system; cellular aspects of inheritance. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

BIOL 1402 An introduction to plant biology with emphasis on relationship of structure and function in plants, principles of classification and ecology, and a brief survey of the plant kingdom, including evolutionary relationships. Prerequisite: BIOL 1401 or consent of instructor. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

BIOL 1403 An introduction to animal biology with emphasis on relationship of structure and function in animals, principles of classification and ecology, and a brief survey of the animal kingdom, including evolutionary relationships. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and 1402 or consent of instructor. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

CHEM 1101, 2, 3 (5, 5, 5)

Fundamental principles of chemistry, chemical structure, bonding, equilibrium, dynamics, and reactions. Laboratory includes study of chemical and physical behavior of elements and compounds, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: Chem. 1100, one year high school chemistry; two years high school mathematics and one year high school physics are recommended. Chem. 1101 is prerequisite to Chem. 1102; Chem. 1102 is prerequisite to Chem. 1103. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab each.

GEOL 1001 (4) Introduction to Earth Sciences

Composition, structure and evolution of the earth. Interactions of lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Relations of geologic systems, hazards, and resources to human environment and future.

GEOL 1002 (2) Environmental Geology Lab

Investigations of environmental geologic problems in the greater San Francisco Bay area, including earthquake adn volcanic hazards, flooding, landslides, and shoreline erosion. Not for Geology major credit. Prerequisite: GEOL 1001, 2101, 2300 or 3300 or concurrent enrollment in any of these courses. One hr. lect., two hrs. lab activity.

PHYS 2701, 2, 3 Introductory Physics (4,4,4)

A three quarter sequence in general physics designed primarily for students taking the BS biological sciences (including pre-professional students), chemistry (BA) and geology or for non-science majors requiring a good foundation in physics. Knowledge of algebra and trigonometry required. For students not majoring in physics. Three hours lecture, 3-hour lab each.

2701 Force, Mass and Motion

2702 Heat, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism

2703 Light and Modern Physics

PHYS 1001, 2, 3 General Physics (5 each)

All major fields of physics are covered in this sequence. This sequence is designed for physics, physical science, geology (BS) and chemistry (BS) majors. Math. 1304, 1305, 2304 are corequisites or prerequisites. Each course is a prerequisite of the one following. Four hours lecture, 3 hours lab, each.

MATH 1300 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (4)

Definitions, properties and graphs of the trigonometric functions. Applications. Analytic geometry of conic sections. A preparatory course for calculus. Prerequisite: Math. 1130 or departmental permission. Four hours lecture.

MATH 1304 Calculus I (4)

Differential calculus. Limits and continuity. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Techniques and application of differentiation. Prerequisite: Math. 1300 or departmental permission. Four hours lecture.

BIOL/CHEM/GEOL/PHYS 3800 Achievements of Women in Science (4)

(Note: this course is cross-listed in all four departments.)

Historical and contemporary analysis of the achievements, lives, influences, experiences, attitudes, and status of women in science and mathematics with special emphasis on the role of education, mentoring, family, and the media. Four hours lecture.

SCI/PHIL 3335 Science, Technology and Values (4)

Nature of scientific reasoning and its relation to technology. Historical development of modern technology. Examples of technological systems; communications, data processing, materials, energy generation. Impact on environment and on human society. Relation to moral reasoning. Four hours lecture. Cross-listed in Science.

Depth Courses in Each Discipline:

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:

BIOL 2010 Human Physiology and Anatomy I (5)

An integrated approach to essential concepts of human physiology and anatomy. Analysis of skeletal, muscular, sensorimotor, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Recommended preparation: high school biology and chemistry or Biol. 1001, 1002 and Chem. 2061 and/or 1601. Not open for credit to students who have taken Biol. 2061 and/or 2062. Not for BS Biology degree credit. Four hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

BIOL 3001 Concepts of Molecular Biology (4)

Principles and practice of molecular biology with emphasis on human genome, human genetic diseases, and human evolution.

BIOL 3005 Introduction to Microbiology (5)

The nature and activities of beneficial and harmful microorganisms; their role in health, disease, and their natural environment. Laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including identification and culture techniques. Prerequisites: Biol. 1001, 1002 or permission of instructor, Chem. 1602 or equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have taken Biol. 4010 or Biol. 3405. Not for Biology BS degree credit. Three hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 1 hour discussion.

BIOL 3031 Nature Study (4)

Natural history in the field and laboratory with emphasis on biotic communities and the component plants and animals. Two hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field. Prerequisite: Biol. 1001, 1002 or equivalent. Not for Biology BS degree credit.

BIOL 3060 Human Sexuality (4)

Anatomy, physiology, endocrinology of adult sexual organs; human development through birth; abnormalities of sexual development and adult function; sexually transmitted and congenital diseases; new reproductive techniques. Not for Biology BS degree credit. Prerequisite: Biol. 1001, 1002 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Four hours of lecture.

BIOL 3110 Principles of Ecology (4)

Relationships within and among populations in various environments; introduction to population dynamics and species interactions in natural communities and ecosystems; applications to human welfare. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2 and Math. 1130 or equivalents; Biol. 1303 and statistics recommended. Three hour lecture, 3-hour lab, and/or field trips.

BIOL 3115 Marine Biology (4)

The general biology of marine organisms with emphasis on the ecology of local marine communities. Students with concurrent or previous enrollemnt in M SC 4103 not admitted. Not open for credit to students who have taken BIOL 3015. Cross-listed with M SC 3115. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2 or equivalent. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab/field.

BIOL 3116 Fresh-water Biology (5)

The ecology of lakes, ponds and streams, with emphasis on water chemistry, structure and distribution of inland water communities, and biological productivity. Frequent trips to local aquatic habitats. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2-3 or equivalent; courses in general chemistry and general ecology recommended. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab/field.

BIOL 3120 Principles of Genetics (4)

Physical basis of inheritance, probability, gene structure and function, genes in development, genes in populations. Prerequisites: Biol.1301, 2, 3 or equivalent Four hours of lecture.

BIOL 3121Principles of Genetics (5)

Comprehensive analysis of gene structure, function, and inheritance incorporating classical and molecular-based apheritance incorporating classical and molecular-based approaches. Emphasis on the experimental evidence that has led to our current understanding of the nature of the gene, drawing on examples from bacteria to humans. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2-3 or equivalent. Fours hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.

BIOL 3122 Principles of Developmental Genetic Analysis (4)

Continuation of BIOL 3121. Aspects of development from subcellular to organismal phenomena, emphasizing current theories, techniques, and applications of cell biology and molecular genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2-3, BIOL 3121, CHEM 1101-2-3 or 1601-2-3 or equivalents.

BIOL 3130 Principles of Evolutionary Biology (4)

A survey of the basic processes involved in the evolution of natural populations, the systematic and phylogenetic implications of evolutionary change will also be considered. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 and 3120 or equivalent. Four hours of lecture.

BIOL 3140 Principles of Developmental Biology (4)

Basic processes of fertilization, growth, determination, differentiation, induction, and morphogenesis as exemplified in microorganisms, plants, and animals at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organismic levels. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3, Chem. 1101, 2 3 or 1601,2 3 or equivalents; Biol. 3120. Three hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab.

BIOL 3150 Principles of Physiology (4)

Introduction to current views on the various physiological functions such as transport, respiration, nutrition, excretion, sensory reception, and nervous and hormonal systems. Concepts of these functions derived from plant and animal forms. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3, Chem. 2301, 2 or 3301, 2 or concurrent enrollment. Three hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

BIOL 3201 Biology of Nonvascular Plants (5)

The general biology of algae, fungi, and bryophytes, with emphasis on structure, reproduction, and ecology. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalents. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field.

BIOL 3202 Advanced Plant Biology (4)

Development and evolution of structure and function in green algae and land plants from theoretical and historical perspectives. Genetics, developmental biology, ecology, molecular biology and paleobotany integrated into discussion of invasion of terrestrial habitat, evolution of vasular tissue, tree growth habit and wood, seeds, and flowers. Anatomy and morphology of extant and fossil land plants. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2-3. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

BIOL 3203 Biology of Vascular Plants (5)

The general biology of fern allies, ferns, and seed plants, with emphasis on structure, development and reproduction. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalents. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field.

BIOL 3210 Woody Plants of California (4)

Identification, distribution, and ecology characteristics of native and introduced trees and shrubs of California. Prerequisites: Biol. 1302 or Biol. 2030 and 3130 or equivalent. Two hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field and/or weekend trips.

BIOL 3405 Microbiology (6)

The general biology of major groups of microorganisms, including their morphology, metabolism, reproduction, genetics and ecology. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalent, organic chemistry. Four hours lecture, 6 hours of lab.

BIOL 3521 Biology of Invertebrate Animals I (5)

Advanced study of functional morphology, development, phylogeny and natural history of invertebrates excluding insects. Biol. 3521: lower invertebrates including protozoa, sponges, cnidarians and worms. Biology 3522: higher invertebrates including mollusks, arthropods, echinoderms and minor phyla. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalents. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field.

BIOL 3522 Biology of Invertebrate Animals II (5)

Advanced study of functional morphology, development, phylogeny and natural history of invertebrates excluding insects. Biol. 3521: lower invertebrates including protozoa, sponges, cnidarians and worms. Biology 3522: higher invertebrates including mollusks, arthropods, echinoderms and minor phyla. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalents. Three hours lecture and 6 hours lab/field.

BIOL 4180 Molecular Genetics (4)

Advanced course detailing the molecular aproach to gene analysis in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Concentration on experimental techniques and approaches using publications from the molecular-genetic literature as examples. Prerequisites: BIOL 3121, CHEM 2301-2 or 3301-2-3.

BIOL 4200 Plant Taxonomy (4)

Principles of plant taxonomy. Field and laboratory studies of native seed plants. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301 or equivalent. Two hours lecture, 6-hour lab/field, field trips.

BIOL 4300 General Entomology (4)

Introduction to the anatomy, physiology, ecology and behavior of insects. Identification of local insect forms and techniques of collecting, rearing and preserving insects. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301 and 1302. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab., field trips.

BIOL 4320 Plant Ecology (4)

Plant populations and communities with emphasis on those in California. Factors influencing composition and distribution such as geology, soils, climate, topography, and physiography. Methods of vegetation analysis including appropriate computer programs. Prerequisites: Biol. 3110 or equivalent. Two hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field.

BIOL 4560 Wildlife Ecology (4)

North American game birds and mammals, world wildlife problems, wildlife management principles and techniques, the U.S. and California endangered species programs, and practical field work in the preparation of a wildlife environmental impact report. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalents. Two hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field.

BIOL 4570 Ichthyology (4)

The ecology, physiology, ethology, identification, and evolution of the fishes of California and coastal waters. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2-3 or equivalent. Cross-listed with M SC 4570. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. and/or field trips.

BIOL 4580 Natural History of Vertebrates I (5)

Water birds, amphibians and large mammals of northern California. Field trips include water cruises on San Francisco bay, trips to Sacramento Valley waterfowl refuges, and a weekend stay at Cleary Reserve. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalents. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field.

BIOL 4581 Natural History of Vertebrates II (5)

Non-aquatic birds, reptiles, and small mammals of California. Field trips include local regional parks, a riparian habitat on the Stanislaus River, and a weekend trip to the Mojave Desert. Prerequisites: Biol. 1301, 2, 3 or equivalents. Three hours lecture, 6 hours of lab.

CHEMISTRY:

CHEM 2200 Quantitative Analysis

Elementary gravimetric and volumetric analysis; instrumental methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM. 1103. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.

CHEM 3301, 2, 3 Organic Chemistry (5,5,5)

An introduction to the chemistry of aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds emphasizing basic principles. Laboratory work in basic techniques and synthesis. Prerequisite: Chem. 1103; each course is prerequisite to the one following. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab.

CHEM 3400, 1 Introductory Biochemistry and Lab (4,2)

A survey of biochemistry emphasizing the structure and metabolism of biomolecules such as amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: Chem. 2303 or Chem. 3303.

Lecture four hours, 6 hours lab.

CHEM 3401 Introductory Biochemistry Lab (2)

Introduction to laboratory techniques in biochemistyr. Prerequisite: CHEM 3400 (may be taken concurrently) or CHEM 4411. Six hrs. lab.

CHEM 4601 Environmental Chemistry I (4)

A study of environmental aspects of chemistry: aqueous multiple equilibria, pH effects of solubility, CO2 systems, inorganic pollutants in water and soils. Prerequisites: Chem. 1103 and Chem. 2302. Three hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

CHEM 4602 Environmental Chemistry II (4)

Additional environmental aspects of chemistry: organic pollutants in the environment, photochemical smog, hazardous waste treatment, toxicology, environmental analysis. Prerequisites: Chem. 4601. Three hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES:

GEOL 2101 Physical Geology (5)

Nature and distribution of earth materials, the processes by which the materials are formed and altered, and the nature and development of the landscape. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.; one Saturday or Sunday field trip.

GEOL 2300 Natural Disasters (4)

Geologic processes and their effects on human populations. Topics include earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, coastal erosion, floods, atmospheric and water pollution. Not for geology major credit. Designed for Physical Science GE students. Four hours lecture.

GEOL 3030 Earth and Life Through Time (5)

Principles of interpretation of earth history. Study of plate tectonics and sea-floor spreading as related to the development of continents, ocean basins, and mountain belts. Origin, evolution and diversification of life through time. Prerequisite: a course in physical or general geology is highly recommended. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.; field trip(s).

GEOL 3040 Fundamentals of Meteorology (4)

Utilization of physical science principles in the study of the structure and circulation of the atmosphere; weather, forecasting. Emphasis on aspects of interest to the prospective or in-service teacher. Prerequisites: high school physics and chemistry or equivalents. Four hours of lecture.

GEOL 3400 General Oceanography (4)

Biological, chemical, geological and physical characteristics of the sea, including geology of the ocean basin, marine ecosystems, and waves and currents. Three hours lecture, 3 hours lab; field trip.

GEOL 3610 Mineralogy (4)

Principles of mineralogy, including symmetry groups and lattice structure; chemistry, growth and habit, and measurement and orientation of crystals. Laboratory emphasizes physical and optical properties of rock-forming minerals. Prerequisites: courses in general chemistry and physical or general geology are recommended. Two hours lecture, 6 hours lab.

GEOL 3700 Rocks (5)

Characteristics, occurrence, and origin of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Petrogenesis under various pressure/temperature conditions. Geometry and architecture of sedimentary deposits. Classification and identification of rocks in the laboratory and field. Prerequisites: Geol. 3610. Recommended: some high school chemistry. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab/field.

GEOL 3730 Principles of Stratigraphy (3)

Development of geologic time scale. Depositional systems, facies, succession and age relations of strata, methods of correlation. Application of paleontology and biostratigraphic principles. Field project is required. Prerequisite: Geol. 3030. Two hours lecture, 3 hours lab; field trip(s).

GEOL 3810 Structural Geology (5)

Geometric, kinematic and dynamic analysis of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory emphasis on descriptive geometry and stereographic solutions to structural problems; geologic maps and structure sections. Prerequisite: Geol. 2102 or equivalent. Three hours lecture, 6 hours lab, field trip.

GEOL 3910 Geologic Field Methods (3)

Introduction to geologic field methods, instruments, use of aerial photographs and topographic maps in geologic mapping, preparation of geologic maps of local areas. Prerequisites: Geol. 3701, 3702, 3730; and 3810 (any of these courses may be taken concurrently) or Geol. 3700 and consent of instructor. One hour lecture, six hours field.

PHYS 3700 Big Bang and Other Cosmologies (4)

A descriptive course on the cosmological origin and evolution of the universe. Historical review of cosmological models and discussion of current theories. Stella and galactic origin and evolution, stellar energy, the early universe, open and closed universes, and the search for extra-terrestrial life. Four hours of lecture.

PHYSICS:

PHYS 3101 Analytic Mechanics I (4)

An intermediate introduction to Newtonian and advanced mechanics with applications; conservation laws, conservative and non-conservative systems, the central force problem, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, and two particle collisions. Prerequisites: Phys. 1003; Math. 3331 recommended. Four hours of lecture.

PHYS 3180 Computational Physics (4)

Computer simulation methods applied to the physics of particles, fields, waves; use of numerical methods to solve physics problems involving matrices, systems of equations, integral and differential equations; introduction to interfacing and data acquisition techniques. Prerequisites: Phys. 3101; Math. 3331 recommended. Two hour lecture, 6 hours lab.

PHYS 3250 Modern Physics (4)

An introduction to relativity, quantum nature of radiation, wave properties of particles, atomic and nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Prerequisites: Phys. 3101 and 3180; Math. 3331 recommended. Four hours of lecture.

PHYS 3280 Electronics (4)

Analog and digital devices and circuits. Emphasis is on developing familiarity with instrumentation circuits. Diodes, transistors, linear amplifiers and logic devices. Optical, thermal, and acoustic transducers as detectors in sensor circuits. Prerequisites: Phys. 1003 or consent of instructor. Four hours of lecture.

PHYS 3281 Experimental Physics (4)

Laboratory safety, research literature, writing scientific reports, oral presentations, experimental design, and statistical treatment of experimental data. Microcomputer interfacing, uses of microcomputers in experimentation and control. Experiments involving transmission lines and electromagnetism, atomic physics, molecular physics, condensed matter, and nuclear physics with emphasis on spectroscopy. Prerequisites: Phys. 3180, 3250 and 3280. Two hours lecture, 6 hours of lab.

PHYS 3301 Quantum Mechanics (4)

An introduction to quantum mechanics: the Schrodinger wave equation, constant potential problems in one- and three-dimensions, and the linear harmonic oscillator. Prerequisites: Phys. 3101, 3180, and 3250. Math. 3331 recommended. Four hours of lecture.

PHYS 4001 Electromagnetism I (4)

An intermediate treatment of electricity and magnetism including Maxwell’s equations; electrostatics, currents, magnetism and electromagnetic induction. Prerequisites: Phys. 1003 and 3180; Math. 3331. Four hours of lecture.

PHYS 4150 Statistical Methods (4)

Applications of the laws of thermodynamics and distribution laws; unified approach to thermodynamics and statistic mechanics. An introduction to the methods of classical and quantum statistics with applications: ideal and real gases, solids, photon gas, Boson gas, Fermion gas, and critical phenomena. Prerequisites: Phys. 3180 and 3302. Four hours of lecture.

MATH 1305 Calculus II (4)

Integral calculus. The indefinite integral, area, the Fundamental Theorem and techniques of integration. Applications to volume, arc length, physical and biological problems. Prerequisite: Math. 1304.

MATH 2304 Calculus III (4)

Infinite series, convergence of power series. Vectors in space. Partial derivatives, chain rule, directional derivative and gradient. Curves and surfaces. Maxima and minima. Prerequisite: Math. 1305.

MATH 3331 Differential Equations (4)

Methods of solution and applications of first order differential equations. Linear n-th order equations with emphasis on equations of 2nd order. Other topics may include power series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear systems. Prerequisite: Math. 2304.