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BIOLOGY 123

RECOMMENDED BIOLOGY HEALTH SCIENCE COURSE SEQUENCE

Although Biology 115 is not a prerequisite for Biology
120, it is strongly recommended that students without a
science background in biology take Biology 115 prior to
Biology 120. Students who have taken Biology 115 are
better prepared for the rigor of Anatomy and Physiology.
Students are advised NOT to take Biology 112 concurrently
Biology 115 - 4 units with Biology 120 or Biology 121.
Human Biology
Transfer to CSU, UC, USC Students are recommended to take the chemistry
requirements before or with Biology 120.

Required Recommended
Biology 120 - 5 units Biology 121 - 4 units Biology 112 - 5 units
Human Anatomy Introduction to Physiology Microbiology
Recommended Preparation: BIOL 115 Prerequisite: BIOL 120 and Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or 120
Transfer to CSU, UC, USC CHEM 101 or 110 or 120 and BIOL 101 or 120 or 122
Transfer to CSU, UC, USC Transfer to CSU, UC, USC

125 125H 126
MARINE BIOLOGY HONORS MARINE BIOLOGY FIELD AND LABORATORY
3.0 Units 3.0 Units INVESTIGATIONS IN MARINE
BIOL 125 is a general survey of the ecosys- BIOL 125H is a general survey of the ecosys- BIOLOGY
tems and biodiversity of life in the marine tems and biodiversity of life in the marine 1.0 Unit
environment. The course includes a brief environment. The course includes a brief BIOL 126 is an introductory science labora-
introduction to the sciences of geological, introduction to the sciences of geological, tory off ering a general survey of the diversity
chemical and physical oceanography as chemical and physical oceanography as of life in the marine environment and the
the basis to understand the environment the basis to understand the environment ecology of some of its major ecosystems. This
where marine organisms have evolved. where marine organisms have evolved. course covers aspects of microscopy, pH,
A comparative approach is used to study A comparative approach is used to study cell respiration, photosynthesis, biodiver-
the anatomy, physiology, and evolution the anatomy, physiology, and evolution sity, ecology, and evolution. The laboratory
of the major groups of marine organisms. of the major groups of marine organisms. exercises utilize the comparative method
This course compares the ecology of the This course compares the ecology of the in order to study the anatomy, physiology,
following marine ecosystems: epipelagic, following marine ecosystems: epipelagic, and evolution of some of the major phyla of
deep sea, hydrothermal vents, intertidal, deep sea, hydrothermal vents, intertidal, marine organisms. This course requires the
estuaries, coral reefs, and polar. Aspects of estuaries, coral reefs, and polar. Aspects of participation in three or more fi eld trips,
evolutionary, cell, and molecular theory are evolutionary, cell, and molecular theory are which introduce the student to research
addressed throughout the course. The impact addressed throughout the course. The impact methods, marine biodiversity, evolution, and
of humans on the marine environment is of humans on the marine environment is the ecology of marine ecosystems. Field trips
analyzed by studying historical and current analyzed by studying historical and current total a minimum of 9 hours. Laboratory 3
problems regarding pollution and fi sheries. problems regarding pollution and fi sheries. hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 125 (BIOL 125 may
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- The Honors course will be enhanced in one be taken concurrently.) Course Typically
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typi- or more of the following ways: 1) Students Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer. Transfer
cally Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. will complete a set of selected readings from Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. science journals or books. Critical analysis of
these readings is expected and the students
will be evaluated with extra questions during
the regular examinations of the course.
2) Students will attend a fi eld trip where
they are expected to work in groups for the
collection, analysis, and presentation of data.
3) Students will prepare a written and oral
presentation on a specifi c topic that was not
covered in lecture. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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