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BIOLOGY 121

135 138 BIOLOGY
COMMERCIAL PILOT GROUND INTRODUCTION FLIGHT
SCHOOL ATTENDANT TRAINING 50
3.0 Units 3.0 Units INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES
AT 135 prepares students for the Federal AT 138 introduces students to the Federal 1.0 - 4.0 Units
Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Aviation Regulations (FARs) that ensure
Knowledge Examination. Topics addressed the safety and comfort of passengers and BIOL 50 is a discipline specifi c course that
include: advanced aerodynamics, advanced crewmembers. Students learn to explain all allows students to earn from 1.0 - 4.0 units
aircraft weight and balance computations, FARs to passengers and identify strategies for for a structured, monitored off -campus
advanced meteorology, advanced aero- reducing potential emergencies. Note: AT 138 internship under the supervision of a
space physiology, operation of complex and and 151 combined: maximum credit 3 units. faculty advisor. Internship locations may
high-performance aircraft including use Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- include: natural history museums, zoos
of constant-speed propellers, retractable tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. and aquariums, biotechnology companies,
landing gear, anti-icing/de-icing, oxygen, 139 and research laboratories and fi eld stations
and cabin pressurization systems, Federal TECHNICALLY ADVANCED at four-year universities. It is designed to
Aviation Regulations Parts 61, 91, and 135, AIRCRAFT provide students with appropriate prepa-
maximum performance takeoff s and land- 3.0 Units ration and a hands-on work experience in
ings, steep turns, chandelles, lazy eights, and one or more of the following fi elds with the
eights on pylons. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequi- AT 139 introduces the student pilot to biological sciences natural history museum
site: AT 120 or equivalent. advanced avionics systems incorporated into studies, zoo and aquarium science, biotech-
an aircraft’s cockpit. This course prepares nology, microbiology, cell and molecular
136 the pilot to operate Global Positioning biology, evolutionary theory, anatomy
HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION System (GPS) navigation systems as well as and physiology, conservation biology, and
3.0 Units the latest integrated fl ight systems known ecology. The purpose of this class is to
AT 136 is designed to acquaint current and as “glass cockpits”. It covers the variety of enhance the students’ understanding, skills
prospective pilots and fl ight crew with an information provided by these advanced acquisitions and professional competen-
overview of human factors and aviation navigation and communication systems as cies for their target career paths within the
psychology. The infl uence of psychological well as proper procedures in the event of biological sciences. Students must work 60
and physiological factors on aviation safety, their failure. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: non-paid hours or 75 paid hours per unit
and on the aviation professional’s personal AT 120 or equivalent. earned. Note: Internships are arranged by
and occupational life, is examined. Topics 152 faculty in the Biology Division. This course
include human error; attention, cognition INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 4 units
and perception; communications; risk AERIAL VEHICLES may be earned. Note: This course is Pass/No
management; aeronautical decision making 3.0 Units Pass only. Laboratory 1-4 hours. Prerequi-
(ADM); multicultural and diversity factors; site: Completion of a Biology course at GCC
CRM (Crew Resource Management group AT 152 is an introductory course to under- with a grade of C or better. Recommended
dynamics); attitudes and persuasion; moti- standing the functions, characteristics, Preparation: ENGL 101 and LIB 191.
vation and leadership; aircraft accident regulations, and applications of unmanned 101
analysis; training (learning & regression); aerial systems and vehicles. The course GENERAL BIOLOGY
conformity and boredom; fl ight physiology; includes detailed coverage of unmanned 4.0 Units
stress and fatigue; displays and fl ight deck aerial systems and their uses in military,
design; automation; and applications in space commercial, civil, and public settings. BIOL 101 is the fi rst half of a one-year course
technology. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- designed for biological science majors. It
None. Transfer Credit: CSU. tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. covers fundamental biological principles and
processes including: the scientifi c method,
137 153 biochemistry, metabolism, cell respiration,
AIRLINE TRAVEL CAREERS INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED photosynthesis, molecular biology, cell
3.0 Units AERIAL SYSTEMS structure and function, mitosis and meiosis,
3.0 Units
AT 137 is designed for students pursuing Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, and
careers in airline travel. The course presents AT 153 is an introductory course to under- gene regulation. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory
the current industry hiring qualifi cations standing the functions, characteristics, regu- 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 101. Course
and requirements for entry level industry lations, and applications of unmanned aerial Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
employees. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: systems and vehicles. The course includes Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID BIOL 190)
None. a detailed discussion of unmanned aerial
systems and their uses in military, commer-
cial, civil, and public settings. Lecture 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligi-
bility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151 and AT 152.

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