2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College
2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College
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148 9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES<br />
BIOL-105<br />
BIOL-106<br />
BIOL-107<br />
BIOL-108<br />
BIOL-109<br />
BIOL-114<br />
BIOL-130<br />
Heredity, Evolution, and Society<br />
54.00 hrs lecture<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This course is an introduction to the principles of genetics and<br />
evolution for non-science majors. The mechanisms of heredity<br />
and evolution will be studied with an emphasis on the human<br />
aspect of both subjects. (GC)<br />
Microbiology<br />
54.00 hrs lecture, 108.00 hrs lab<br />
Units: 5.00<br />
Prerequisite: BIOL-130 and CHEM-109<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This course presents basic microbiology with an emphasis on<br />
the medical significance of microorganisms, methods to study<br />
and control microbes, and the principles of aseptic technique.<br />
(GR)<br />
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases<br />
54.00 hrs lecture<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This course is directed toward understanding the biology of<br />
microorganisms, their relationship to disease, their control,<br />
and the human defense system. (GR)<br />
Human Ecology<br />
54.00 hrs lecture<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Cross-referenced Course: ENVS-108<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
Human Ecology is an interdisciplinary, general education<br />
course that identifies problems created by man’s modification<br />
of his environment, presents solutions to these problems, and<br />
offers appropriate alternatives. (GC)<br />
Biology of Sexual Reproduction<br />
54.00 hrs lecture<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This course presents anatomy, physiology, and behavioral<br />
aspects of human sexual reproduction with emphasis on<br />
functional mechanisms. (GC)<br />
Introduction to Plant Biology<br />
45.00 hrs lecture, 27.00 hrs lab<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Cross-referenced Course: BIOT-114<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This course provides a basic introduction to plant Biology and<br />
careers related to plant biology. Topics include basic plant<br />
structure, plant growth and development, genetics, plant<br />
molecular biology, plant genetic engineering, plant culture<br />
techniques and an introduction to California agriculture. (GR)<br />
Introduction to Biology<br />
54.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab<br />
Units: 4.00<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This course is an introduction to biological principles for nonscience<br />
majors. Fundamental biological principles are covered<br />
including cell structure and function, ecology, evolution,<br />
genetics, taxonomy, and reproduction. (GC)<br />
BIOL-131D<br />
BIOL-140<br />
BIOL-141<br />
BIOL-142<br />
BIOT-100<br />
Review of Biological Concepts<br />
18.00 hrs lecture<br />
Units: 1.00<br />
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate<br />
biology classes<br />
This course is designed to review course content in selected<br />
Biology course(s). This course introduces study techniques<br />
and more in-depth discussions of basic biological principles in<br />
the selected courses. Repeatable = 3 times (CR)<br />
Sierra Nevada Natural History<br />
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU<br />
An introduction to the plants, animals, and geology of the<br />
Sierra Nevada. A three-day camping and learning experience in<br />
the Sierra Nevada will take place at the end of the semester.<br />
Emphasis is on learning the common plants and animals of the<br />
region. Recommended for anyone interested in natural history<br />
or ecology of the Sierra Nevada. (GC)<br />
Marine Biology<br />
54.00 hrs lecture<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Advisory: ENGL-151B<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This course covers basic concepts of marine ecosystems<br />
including oceanographic principles, ecology, and a survey of<br />
marine habitats and diversity of marine organisms. Will include<br />
two field trips to pacific tidal zones and to San Francisco Bay<br />
ecosystems. (GR)<br />
Environmental Biology<br />
54.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab<br />
Units: 4.00<br />
Cross-referenced Course: ENVS-142<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-151B and ENGL-163<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
This lecture and lab course is an introduction to the biological<br />
sciences focusing on diversity; organismal interactions with<br />
their environment and with other organisms (ecology), the<br />
effects humans have had on biological diversity and<br />
ecosystems, and efforts to protect species and their habitats<br />
(conservation). (GC)<br />
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BIOTECHNOLOGY<br />
Division: Science, Engineering, and Mathematics<br />
Biotechnology and Society<br />
54.00 hrs lecture<br />
Units: 3.00<br />
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A<br />
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC<br />
Introduction to the scientific principles and techniques of<br />
molecular biology and biotechnology, including recombinant<br />
DNA technology and gene cloning, recombinant protein<br />
design, and analysis of biomolecules. Discussion of technical,<br />
ethical, and safety concerns presented by medical, agricultural,<br />
pharmaceutical, and forensic applications of biotechnology.<br />
(GR)<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG
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