BIO
(Biology) |
The
course provides basic information about the
biological world, its structure and function
relations, focusing on the dynamics between the
groups of living things and their relationships
with the non-living world. Course: 1
semester; 3 hours a week.
Credit: 3 units.
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BOTANY
1
(General Botany) |
An
introductory course in plant biology; mainly a
study of structure, function, relationship of
plants. Course:
1 semester; 3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory
hours a week.
Credit: 5 units.
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BOTANY
2
(Systematic Botany) |
A
course designed to present the concept of unity
in diversity among plants; includes
identification, naming and classification based
on morphology, reproduction and life cycles of
representative forms of various plant groups. Course: 1
semester; 3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory a week.
Credit: 5 units.
Pre-requisite: Botany 1.
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ZOOLOGY
100
(General Zoology) |
A
study of fundamental principles of animal
biology-basic anatomy, cytology, histology,
organology and organ systems, reproduction,
genetics and embryology; introduces the students
to basic methods of dissection using a simple
vertebrate, the frog. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a week.
Credit: 5 units.
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ZOOLOGY
202
(Invertebrate Zoology) |
A
study of representatives of all major animal
phyla except the chordates; includes morphology,
life history, phylegeny, ecology and the
pathological significance of some parasitic
forms. Course:
1 semester; 3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory
hours a week.
Credit: 5 units.
Pre-requisite: Zoology 100.
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ZOOLOGY
210
(Microbial Genetics) |
A
study of the interrelationship of organism and
their environment; the principles and concepts
regarding the structure and functions of
ecosystems with special considerations on the
impact of man on these. Sampling techniques and
study methods are put into practice by
culminating field trip activity. Course: 1
semester; 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours
a week.
Credit: 4 units.
Pre-requisites: Z-100, Z-202, BOT 1 and BOT 2 (lec and lab).
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ZOOLOGY
300
(Cell Biology) |
A
study of principles of the biology cells which
includes the study of gross cell structure,
ultrastructure of organelles, molecular
organization, functions and processes, and
regulations and control. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours a week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Zoo 100 & Zoo 410 (lec & lab).
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ZOOLOGY
301
(Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy) |
A
course in gross anatomy of representative
vertebrate types with a view of understanding the
organization of the vertebrate body using
phylogenetic and ontogenetic considerations. Course: 1
semester; 3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a
week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Zoo 100.
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ZOOLOGY
302
(Histology with Microtechnique) |
The
course is a concise but comprehensive exposition
of the basic facts and interpretation of the
morphological and functional features of cells,
tissues and organs. Course: 1 semester;
2 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours a week.
Credit: 4 units.
Pre-requisites: Z–100, Chem 200 & Chem 300 (lec & lab).
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ZOOLOGY
303
(Vertebrate Embryology) |
A
comparative study of development processes, both
descriptive and experimental of selected
vertebrate types. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a week.
Credit: 5 units.
Pre-requisite: Zoology 301.
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ZOOLOGY
310
(Fundamental Genetics) |
An
introduction to the principles of heredity and
variations, the nature of the gene and gene
action and its transmission in organisms and
populations. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a week.
Credit: 4 units.
Pre-requisites: Z–100 (lec & lab).
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ZOOLOGY
400
(General Physiology) |
A
study of the fundamental principles of animal
function includes class demonstration of selected
functions or processes. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a week.
Credit: 5 units.
Pre-requisites: Zoo 100, Zoo 410.
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ZOOLOGY
410
(Chemistry of Biological System) |
A
foundation course on the general principles of
biochemistry with emphasis on the
structure-function relationship of the major
biomolecules; their metabolic fate and the
bionergetics involved. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours.
Credit: 5 units.
Pre-requisites: Chem 200.
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BIO 601, 602 and 603
(Seminars in Biology) |
BIO
601
Students are provided with the
opportunity to do library research; acquaint them
with past and current literature in various areas
of biology; require the abstracting of a
scientific paper of their choice and present the
results orally. BIO 602 & 603
In consultation with a faculty adviser,
students identify a research problem in the area
of biology, submit a research proposal, complete
their research paper and present the results
orally in a student seminar.
This 3-unit
course is taken 1 unit per semester for 3
semesters.
Credit: 3 units.
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