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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • THEA 5980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For postbaccalaureate students capable of independent work and in need of advanced specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 2230 - Physiology for Nursing

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Physiology) Principles of functional physiology of organ systems with special reference to human physiology.  For students desiring to enter the nursing program.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1010/1020 or BIOL 1050.  Grade of C or better in ZOOL 2250, Human Anatomy for Nursing.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 2232 - Physiology Laboratory

    (1 Unit)
    (Formerly ZOOL 2242) Laboratory experiments, exercises, and demonstrations illustrating the principles of physiology with special reference to human physiology.

    Prerequisites: ZOOL 2230 or concurrent enrollment.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 2235 - Human Physiology

    (4 Units)
    Principles of functional physiology of organ systems with special reference to human physiology.  Primarily for Kinesiology and pre-physical therapy majors.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1010/1020 or BIOL 1050 and 1150.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 2250 - Human Anatomy for Nursing

    (4 Units)
    Gross, developmental, microscopic, and functional anatomy of the organ systems of the human body.  For students desiring to enter the nursing program only. May not count toward electives in the biology major.

    Prerequisites: Completion of all remedial courses.  Recommended prerequisites:  BIOL 1050 or BIOL 1010/1020.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 2260 - Human Anatomy and Morphology

    (4 Units)
    (Formerly Fundamentals of Human Anatomy) Gross anatomy of the organ systems of the human body with emphasis on functional morphology.  Primarily for Kinesiology and pre-physical therapy students; not open to students desiring to enter the nursing program.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1010/1020 or BIOL 1050.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 3130 - Vertebrate Embryology

    (4 Units)
    Comparative study of embryological stages of various selected vertebrate forms and developmental microanatomy of their organ systems.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and BIOL 3350.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 3150 - Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

    (4 Units)
    Comparative study of organ and organ systems in representative vertebrates with emphasis on functional and evolutionary relationships.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 or equivalents.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 3600 - Animal Behavior

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Introduction to Ethnology) A general survey of forms of animal behavior and methods of study.  Topics include: evolution and development of behaviors, proximate and ultimate causes of behaviors, learned and innate behaviors, and the role of behaviors in the context of social, foraging, antipredator and habitat use activities

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and 1150 or equivalents or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 3610 - General Vertebrate Zoology

    (4 Units)
    Natural history, behavior, ecology, environmental physiology, and zoogeography of the vertebrates with emphasis on the ecological roles of vertebrates in their natural communities. Laboratory and field studies of local forms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4151 - Histology

    (4 Units)
    (Formerly Animal Cells and Tissues) Study of cells, tissues, and organs of vertebrates with emphasis on their microstructure and functional relationships.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4230 - Animal Physiology

    (4 Units)
    A physiological approach to the evolution of vertebrate organ systems.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310, CHEM 3010, and CHEM 3012, or equivalents.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4250 - Vertebrate Endocrinology

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Endocrinology) Study of the role of chemical messengers, or hormones, whether they are of endocrine or neural origin, in the control of physiological processes in vertebrates. Hormone source, synthesis, secretion, physiological roles, and pathophysiology will be stressed.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and CHEM 3010, CHEM 3012, or equivalents.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4280 - Physiology of Human Systems

    (4 Units)
    Human physiology presented at cellular and organ system levels: membrane transport, nerve excitation, muscle contraction, cardiovascular physiology, kidney function, hormone function, reproduction, and digestion.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and CHEM 3010, CHEM 3012 or equivalents.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4420 - Invertebrate Zoology I

    (4 Units)
    Structure, classification, distribution, and life histories of invertebrate groups including Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria, Acoelomates, Pseudocoelomates, and related phyla. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 or 3350 or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4430 - Invertebrate Zoology II

    (4 Units)
    Structure and classification, distribution, and life histories of invertebrate phyla, including Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, and related groups. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 or 3350 or consent of instructor; ZOOL 4420 recommended.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4440 - General Parasitology

    (4 Units)
    Parasitism with emphasis on parasites of man. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 or 3350 or equivalent.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Fall)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4620 - Herpetology

    (4 Units)
    Anatomy, behavior, classification, distribution, ecology, evolution, and life histories of amphibians and reptiles. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 or equivalents, or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)

    Offered: (Spring of alternate years)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4630 - Ornithology

    (4 Units)
    Behavior, classification, economic importance, evolution, life histories, migration, and special modifications of birds. Identification in field and laboratory. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)

    Offered: (Spring of alternate years)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4640 - Mammalogy

    (4 Units)
    Classification, distribution, ecology, behavior, and form and function as they relate to life histories of mammals; identification in the field and laboratory. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; weekend field trips).

    Offered: (Spring of alternate years)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • ZOOL 4650 - Field Study: Wood Duck

    (1 Unit)
    Students will become acquainted with the nesting biology of wood ducks during an introductory meeting and weekly field observations. Students will monitor several nest boxes placed near various waterways in Stanislaus County. Copies of field observations will be turned in weekly and at the end of the semester, along with final interpretation of data. May be repeated for up to 2 units.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 or consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
 

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