Bachelor of Arts: Biology

• Bachelor of Arts: Biology
• 50 Total Units

• BIO 111: General Biology I
• 4

这门普通的生物学课程将从分子的角度研究生物学的主要原理, cellular, and organism levels. Topics include cellular structure, metabolism processes, genetics, DNA function and genome expression, the origin of life and evolutionary principles, biotechnology, and molecular biology. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques, scientific writing, 以及应用生物学原理来解释案例研究. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Typically offered each semester.

• BIO 112: General Biology II
• 4

As a continuation of BIO 111, 这门普通的生物学课程从有机体的角度考察生物学的主要原理, population, and ecosystem levels. Topics include the structure, function, and behavior of animals and plants, evolutionary mechanisms, population dynamics, and ecological interactions. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques, scientific writing, 以及应用生物学原理来解释案例研究. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. 先决条件:C-或更好的生物111或教师的同意. Typically offered annually (spring semester).

• BIO 499: Senior Thesis
• 1

由学生主导的原创科学研究成果，最终形成正式的书面报告, a public seminar-style oral presentation, and public poster presentation. Prerequisite: C- or better in SCI 495 and 2 units of BIO 496 or consent of instructor; restricted to seniors. Typically offered each semester.

• CHE 222: Chemistry II
• 4

本课程的主要主题将包括溶解度产物, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and qualitative analysis. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 221.

• SCI 455: History and Philosophy of Science
• 3

本课程将介绍科学的哲学本质，并对与认识论和科学的历史发展有关的哲学问题进行文学回顾，从古希腊开始直到今天. Cross listed with HST 455. Prerequisite: CBIO 101 or consent of instructor. Typically offered every spring semester.

• BIO 350: Molecular and Cellular Biology
• 4

植物和动物分子和细胞结构的研究, biochemistry, 功能也包括在这门课程中，重点是细胞的分子水平, cellular metabolism, 以及主要细胞器的结构和功能. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: C- or better in (BIO 111, BIO 112, CHE 221) and (CHE 222 or SCI 115; or concurrent enrollment) or consent of instructor. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

• Choose 1 of the following options:

• SCI 495: Research Methods
• 1

本课程将介绍实验室研究的基本技术, experimental design, library databases, review of peer-reviewed literature, and quantitative and qualitative analyses. 学生将撰写一份研究计划，旨在指导未来原创学生进行的研究. Interdisciplinary topics are included. 前提条件:十六(16)单位的主要课程或导师的同意. Typically offered each semester.

AND

• BIO 496: Research in Biology
• 2

本课程将要求学生运用生物学领域的研究方法和技能来完成原始的学生进行的研究. This course may require library research, field and/or laboratory research, 并在指导老师的指导下完成统计分析. Independent lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. A lab fee is required. 前提条件:C-或更好在SCI 495或教师同意. Course may be taken for a range of units (0.5-2 units per semester), offered each semester.

• OR

• BIO 490: Internship: Biology
• 3

This course is an intense, practical, 课堂外的全职或兼职经验是专业课程不可或缺的一部分, 对学生进入某一职业有显著帮助的. 每个学分单位大约需要四十(40)个学时. 各部门可限制实习学分的最高数量.

 

• Choose one of the following courses:

• BIO 308: Molecular Genetics
• 4

本课程将介绍分子遗传学的基本原理，重点介绍原核生物和真核生物的基因调控, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, and an introduction to Mendelian genetics. 本课程强调经典的实验室实验和分子技术. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 350, CHE 221, CHE 222 or consent of the instructor. Typically offered annually (spring semester).

• BIO 309: Population Genetics
• 4

This course will investigate the data, methods, 以及种群遗传学背后的理论，重点是人类种群. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 112. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

• 选修课:从以下课程中选择至少23个单元(*如果没有以上课程)
• 23 Units

• BIO 246: Human Anatomy and Physiology I*
• 4

人类解剖学和生理学两个学期的第一课. Topics include the structure and function of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Introduces common human disease processes.  重点是系统之间的相互关系和调节的生理功能参与维持体内平衡. 实验室部分包括使用显微镜和解剖的解剖研究，以及通过实验研究生理概念.  Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. 先决条件:C-或更好的生物111或教师的同意. Offered annually (fall semester).

• BIO 247: Human Anatomy and Physiology II*
• 4

人体解剖学和生理学两个学期的第二课.  Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Introduces common human disease processes.  重点是系统之间的相互关系和调节的生理功能参与维持体内平衡. 实验室部分包括使用显微镜和解剖的解剖研究，以及通过实验研究生理概念.   Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. 先决条件:C-或更好在BIO 111和BIO 246或教师的同意. Offered annually (spring semester).

• *BIO 308: Molecular Genetics
• 4

本课程将介绍分子遗传学的基本原理，重点介绍原核生物和真核生物的基因调控, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, and an introduction to Mendelian genetics. 本课程强调经典的实验室实验和分子技术. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 350, CHE 221, CHE 222 or consent of the instructor. Typically offered annually (spring semester).

• *BIO 309: Population Genetics
• 4

This course will investigate the data, methods, 以及种群遗传学背后的理论，重点是人类种群. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 112. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

• BIO 317: Ecology
• 4

基本的生态概念将通过文献介绍，并在侧重于生物体与其环境的关系的实地调查中加以说明. 课程安排包括实地考察和实验时间. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: Grade C- or better in (BIO 111, 生物112)和(CHE 101或CHE 221或SCI 115)或导师的同意. 通常每两年提供一次(偶数年，春季学期).

• BIO 331: Marine Biology
• 4

本课程将学习各种海洋栖息地和生物, with emphasis on ecological interactions, physiological and behavioral adaptations, and current challenges to the marine environment. Emphasis is placed on local marine ecosystems. 学生将在实验室和现场学习当前的海洋研究方法. 除了在计划的实验室时间进行实地考察外，最多可进行两(2)次周末实地考察. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: C- or better in (BIO 111, 生物112)和(CHE 101或CHE 221或SCI 115)或教师同意. 建议完成SCI 318和BIO 345课程，但不是必需的. 通常一年提供一次(奇数年，春季学期).

• BIO 341: Plant Biology
• 4

作为植物生命基本概念的介绍, this course will study the structure, functional form, reproduction, genetics, and ecology of fungi, algae, and nonvascular and vascular plants. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. 先决条件:C-或更好的生物111和(CHE 101或CHE 221或SCI 115)或教师的同意. 通常一年提供一次(奇数年，春季学期).

• BIO 345: Evolutionary Zoology
• 4

本课程将学习动物王国的多样性，同时关注自然史, anatomy, systematics, and evolutionary principles. 研究的门包括原生动物到哺乳动物，或其中的一个子集. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. 先决条件:C-或更好的(生物101或CBIO 101或生物111)和生物112或教师的同意. 通常每两年提供一次(偶数年，秋季学期).

• BIO 351: General Microbiology
• 4

This course will introduce the morphology, physiology, 以及微生物的生态和医学重要性(重点是病毒), bacteria, molds, and yeasts), 重点关注生理过程的分子基础. Laboratory sessions will emphasize the culture, physiology, and identification of the major groups of microbes. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. 先决条件:C-或更好的(生物101或生物111或CBIO 101)和(CHE 101或CHE 221或SCI 115)或教师同意. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

• BIO 355: Biostatistics
• 3

本课程将介绍解释生物数据所需的统计分析概念和方法，包括计算方法和生物解释的实践经验，而不是统计理论. Computer lab time is included in the schedule. 先决条件:C-或更好的生物111或教师的同意. Typically offered annually (fall semester).

• BIO 361: Field Biology Techniques
• 3

这门以实地为基础的课程将探索用于进行生物学实地研究的常用技术，并提供横断面的实践经验, trapping, quadrats, aquatic survey methods, GPS, GIS, and others. 适当的实验设计和数据统计分析将包括学生设计和开展自己的研究项目. During standard Fall or Spring semesters, 除了在计划的实验时间进行实地考察或在学期中期休息期间进行更长时间的实地考察外，最多可以进行三(3)次周末实地考察. 需要支付实验室费用和额外的差旅费. 先决条件:C-或更好的(生物101或CBIO 101或生物111)和(CHE 101或CHE 221或SCI 115)或教师同意. 每隔一年提供(奇数年，春季学期).

• BIO 371: Neuroscience
• 4

This course is an introduction to the neurosciences, including cellular, systems, cognitive, and computational neurobiology, as well as mammalian neuroanatomy. Primary neuroscientific literature will be analyzed, 以及研究神经系统的方法. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Offered annually (typically fall semester).

• BIO 390: Practicum: Biology (1-4 units)
• 1

与学生专业直接相关的课外实践经验, minor or professional program. 它通常包括实习形式的“动手”经验，这是对学生学术经验的有益补充. Offered every semester, by arrangement.

• BIO 401: Biology Seminar
• 2

本课程将主要通过使用原始文献来深入了解当前的生物学主题. 使用科学期刊进行图书馆研究可能需要准备一篇主要论文和口头报告. Topics will vary each semester. Prerequisite: Sixteen (16) units of biology or consent of instructor; restricted to juniors and seniors. 是否可以根据导师的安排在任何学期提供.

• CHE 321: Organic Chemistry I
• 4

本课程将探讨与有机化合物有关的基本概念，并着重于结构, nomenclature, theory, bonding, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, 以及化合物的主要类别的物理和化学性质. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 222.

• CHE 322: Organic Chemistry II
• 4

This course will focus on aromaticity, advanced synthesis and reaction mechanisms, kinetics, organometallic chemistry, and bio-organic chemistry. A lab fee is required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 321.

• CHE 421: Biochemistry I
• 4

本课程将介绍控制生命系统的化学原理，包括pH值和缓冲液的主题, enzymes, amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, 和代谢途径的练习强调蛋白质纯化和表征技术, plus kinetic modeling. Lab time is included in the schedule. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: C- or better in CHE 221 and CHE 222 and CHE 321 and CHE 322 (concurrent enrollment allowed for CHE 322) or consent of instructor.

• KIN 306: Nutritional Sciences
• 3

本课程将探讨与活跃个体的健康和营养研究相关的问题. 本课程将分析概念和争议，并强调当前营养文献中研究和临床研究的重要性. 学生还将研究和讨论有关营养在整体健康和健康生活方式中的作用的关键概念.

OR

• KIN 307: Exercise and Gerontology
• 3

本课程将探索关于衰老影响的最新循证研究，并将使学生熟悉衰老对生理的影响，因为它与身体发育的下降有关, cardiovascular and pulmonary functioning, and muscular strength and power. 本课程还将介绍运动技能下降的影响，以及与衰老相关的其他生理-心理关系.

• PHI 467: Bioethics and Healthcare Professions
• 3

本课程将探讨现代医疗保健和生物学研究的进步所带来的伦理问题. Attention will be given to the language of bioethics, important philosophical and theological approaches, and socio-cultural implications. Special foci may include clinical nursing ethics, business ethics in a healthcare context, or other topics as appropriate. 前提条件:CTHL 101或CTHL 200或THL 202或NTHL 101或NTHL 202.

• SCI 118: Physical Oceanography
• 4

本课程将介绍物理海洋学背景下的物理科学，以及物理和化学的基本概念，包括水的性质, ocean currents, heat budget, nutrient cycling, ocean-atmosphere interaction, El Niῆo-Southern Oscillation, oceanic waves, and tidal cycles. 实验时间包括在实验期间的实地考察和最多两(2)次周末实地考察. This course fulfills Q&I general education. Offered alternate years (odd years, fall semester).

• SCI 318: Ocean Science
• 4

本课程将提供跨学科的生物学入门, physical, and chemical ocean processes, 以及影响其存在的人类活动, distribution, form, 以及海洋生物在各种海洋栖息地的功能. 传统的讲座，同学主导和基于问题的学习，以及实验时间将包括在内. 在实验期间应该进行实地考察，以及多达两(2)个周末实地考察. A lab fee is required. Prerequisites: (BIO 101 or BIO 111 or CBIO 101) and (CHE 101 or SCI 115) or consent of instructor. 通常每两年提供一次(偶数年，春季学期).