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522012-2014 General Catalog Course Supplement and Policies and Requirements Addendumcredit to students who have completed course 112A.GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, SL, VL, WE.—II. (II.)Tjeerdema(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)102B. Quantitative Analysis ofEnvironmental Toxicants (5)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite: course 102A. Sample preparationmethods for trace analysis of environmental toxicants.Concept and techniques of advancedanalytical instrumentation. Interpretation and use ofanalytical data. Not open for credit to students whohave completed course 112B. GE credit:SciEng | SE, VL.—III. (III.) Shibamoto(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)103A. Biological Effects of Toxicants (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 102; course 101 and Neurobiology,Physiology, and Behavior 101 recommended.Biological effects of toxic substances in living organisms.Metabolism, cellular and tissue targets, mechanismsof action, and pathological effects. Not openfor credit to students who have completed course114A. GE credit: SciEng | SE.—II. (II.) Rice(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)103B. Biological Effects of Toxicants:Experimental Approaches (5)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite: course 103A. Experimentalapproaches for assessing the biological effects oftoxicants. Not open for credit to students who havecompleted course 114B. GE credit: SciEng | SE, VL,WE.—III. (III.) Miller(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)104. Environmental and Nutritional Factorsin Cellular Regulation and NutritionalToxicants (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 101; Biological Sciences 103 orAnimal Biology 103. Cellular regulation from nutritional/toxicologicalperspective. Emphasis: role ofbiofactors on modulation of signal transduction pathways,role of specific organelles in organization/regulation of metabolic transformations, major cofactorfunctions, principles of pharmacology/toxicologyimportant to understanding nutrient/toxicant metabolism.(Same course as Nutrition 104.) GE credit:SciEng | OL, SE, SL.—I. (I.) Oteiza, Rucker(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)110. Toxic Tragedies and Their Impact onSociety (2)Lecture—2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences10 or the equivalent or consent of instructor; Chemistry118A recommended. Examination of toxic tragedies,their origins, consequences, and effects ontoxic regulation. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt | OL, SE,SL, WE.—II. (II.) Rice(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)111. Introduction to Mass Spectrometry (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 118C.Introduction to mass spectrometry, including ionizationtechniques, mass analyzers, interpretation ofmass spectra, and applications of mass spectrometry.Emphasis on fundamental concepts of mass spectrometrynecessary to identify and quantify organicmolecules. GE credit: SciEng | SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)120. Perspectives in Aquatic Toxicology (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Chemistry 8B, 118B or 128B, Biological Sciences1A, or consent of instructor. Toxic substances, theirfate in marine and freshwater systems, and theireffects on aquatic organisms, populations, and ecosystems.Emphasis on substances and issues of currentconcern. Offered in alternate years. GE credit:SciEng | OL, SE, SL, VL, WE.—II. Cherr, Tjeerdema(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)130. The Role and Applications ofToxicology in Modern Industry (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 required;course 103A recommended. Role of toxicology inindustry research and development, human healthand environmental protection, hazard and risk evaluations,risk management and communications,product stewardship, and regulatory compliance.Scientific principles and methods of toxicology inchemical, energy, pharmaceutical, pesticide, biotechnologyindustries. GE credit: SciEng | OL, SE,SL, VL, WE.—III. (III.) Wong(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)131. Environmental Toxicology of AirPollutants (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 8B (maybe taken concurrently) or the equivalent; BiologicalSciences 102 recommended. Field trip required.Toxicology of air pollutants in the ambient, indoor,and occupational environments. Health effects,sources, environmental fates, pulmonary responses,sampling and analyses, and air-quality criteria andstandards. GE credit: SciEng | SE, VL.—I. (I.) Kado(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)138. Legal Aspects of EnvironmentalToxicology (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: course 10 or 101recommended. Federal and California legislationconcerning air and water pollution, pesticide use,food and feed additives, consumer protection, andoccupational exposure to toxic substances; roles offederal regulatory agencies; alternatives to governmentcontrol. GE credit: SciEng | SE, VL, WE.—II.(II.) Alexeeff(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)190. Seminar (1)Seminar—1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.Selected topics presented by students, faculty, or outsidespeakers covering current research and instructionalactivities within environmental toxicology.Reports and discussion concerning oral and writtenpresentations, literature sources, and career opportunities.(P/NP grading only.) GE credit:SciEng | SE.—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)190C. Research Group Conference (1)Discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.Weekly conference of advanced research methodsand the interpretation of research results. (P/NPgrading only.) GE credit: SE.—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)190S. Environmental Toxicology CareerSeminar (1)Seminar—1 hour. Careers in environmental toxicology;discussions with graduates from the Departmentof Environmental Toxicology and other experts in thefield. (P/NP grading only.) GE credit: SE.—I. (I.)(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)192. Internship (1-12)Internship—3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of84 units and consent of instructor. Work experienceoff and on campus in all subject areas offered in theCollege of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.Internships supervised by a member of the faculty.(P/NP grading only.) GE credit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)194HA-194HB. Honors Research (3-3)Discussion—1 hour; laboratory—6 hours. Prerequisite:senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.250, consentof instructor. Specific research projectconducted under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.Experience to include experimental design,learning new techniques, data analysis and interpretationof findings. (P/NP grading only; deferredgrading pending completion of sequence.) GEcredit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)194HC. Honors Research (3)Laboratory—6-9 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.250, andconsent of instructor. Continuation of course 194HA-194HB. (P/NP grading only.) GE credit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)197T. Tutoring in Environmental Toxicology(1-5)Hours and duties will vary depending upon coursebeing tutored. Prerequisite: advanced standing inEnvironmental Toxicology, a related major, or theequivalent experience and consent of instructor.Teaching toxicology including conducting discussiongroups for regular departmental courses underdirect guidance of staff. May be repeated for creditup to a total of 5 units. (P/NP grading only.) GEcredit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)198. Directed Group Study (1-5)Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP gradingonly.) GE credit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)199. Special Study for AdvancedUndergraduates (1-5)(P/NP grading only.) GE credit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)Evolution and EcologyNew and changed courses inEvolution and Ecology (EVE)Lower Division10. Evolution for Non-Biologists (4)Lecture—3 hours. Introduction to evolutionary biologyfor the general population. Offered in alternateyears. GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, SL.—(I.) Begun(change in existing course—eff. fall 13)98. Directed Group Study (1-5)Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP gradingonly.) GE credit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)99. Special Study for Lower DivisionStudents (1-5)(P/NP grading only.) GE credit: SE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)Upper Division100. Introduction to Evolution (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C, or 2A, 2B, 2C; BiologicalSciences 101; Mathematics 16A, 16B, 16Cor the equivalent; Statistics 13 or 100 (Statistics 100recommended). A general survey of the origins ofbiological diversity and evolutionary mechanisms.GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, SL.—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)Begun, Coop(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)101. Introduction to Ecology (4)Lecture—3 hours; lecture/discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C, or 2A,2B, 2C; Mathematics 16A, 16B, 16C or the equivalent.A general survey of the principles of ecology.GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, SL, VL.—I, II, III. (I, II,III.) Gaylord, Sanford, Schoener, Schreiber, Shapiro,Strong Williams(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)Quarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2013-2014 offering in parenthesesPre-Fall 2011 General Education (GE): ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Domestic Diversity; Wrt=Writing ExperienceFall 2011 and on General Education (GE): AH=Arts and Humanities; SE=Science and Engineering; SS=Social Sciences;ACGH=American Cultures; DD=Domestic Diversity; OL=Oral Skills; QL=Quantitative; SL=Scientific; VL=Visual; WC=World Cultures; WE=Writing Experience
2012-2014 General Catalog Course Supplement and Policies and Requirements Addendum53102. Population and Quantitative Genetics(4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 101, and Statistics 100 or 102,and course 100. Evolution as caused by randommating, genetic drift, natural selection, inbreeding,migration, and mutation in theory and actuality. Theresemblance between relatives and consequences ofselection for quantitative traits. Application of theseideas to topics such as the evolution of sex. GEcredit: SciEng | SE.—I. Langley(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)103. Phylogeny, Speciation andMacroevolution (4)Lecture—3 hours; laboratory/discussion—3 hours.Prerequisite: course 100. Statistical inference of evolutionarypatterns and processes above the specieslevel. Topics include estimation of phylogenies anddivergence times, character evolution, biogeographichistory, and rates and patterns of lineagediversification, with an emphasis on the origin ofspecies. Offered in alternate years. GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, SL.—(II.) Moore, Turelli(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)104. Community Ecology (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:course 101 or Environmental Science and Policy100. Population growth and density dependence;predation; exploitative, interference and apparentcompetition; coexistence mechanisms; niches, spatialand temporal variation; stability, diversity, andproductivity of food webs; applications to conservationand biological control. Emphasis on quantitativeunderstanding through models, concepts, and empiricalevidence. GE credit: SciEng | SE, SL, VL.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)105. Phylogenetic Analysis of VertebrateStructure (4)Lecture—2 hours; laboratory—6 hours. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 1A and 1B, or 2B and 2C. Thestructure of the classes and subclasses of vertebratesis described and interpreted in terms of phylogeny.GE credit: SciEng | SE.—II. Wainwright(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)106. Mechanical Design in Organisms (3)Lecture—2 hours; discussion—1 hour; laboratory—3hours; fieldwork—3 hours. Prerequisite: upper divisionstanding or consent of instructor; introductoryanimal biology (Biological Sciences 1B or 2B), invertebratezoology (course 112), and/or ecology(course 101) are recommended; residence at ornear Bodega Marine Lab required. Student mustcomplete the application available at http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu. Explores fundamental principlesin the form and function of organisms, examininghow basic properties of size, shape, structure,and habitat constrain ways in which plants and animalsinteract and cope with their physical surroundings.Offered in alternate years. GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, VL, WE.—IV. (IV.) Gaylord(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)107. Animal Communication (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 2B. How animals use songs,dances, colors, chemicals, electricity and vibrationsto communicate. Mechanisms of signal productionand detection (sensory systems), theory of informationtransfer and signal design, and the role of naturalselection in shaping communication. Offered inalternate years. GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, VL.—(I.)Patricelli(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)110. Running, Swimming and Flying (3)Lecture—2 hours; discussion—1 hour; laboratory—3hours; fieldwork—3 hours. Prerequisite: upper divisionstanding or consent of instructor; introductoryanimal biology (Biological Sciences 1B or 2B), invertebratezoology (course 112), and/or ecology(course 101) are recommended; residence at ornear Bodega Marine Lab required. Student mustcomplete the application available at http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu. Examines the bases oforganism movement in terrestrial, aquatic, andaerial environments, emphasizing both the unifyingprinciples underlying locomotion, as well as a rangeof strategies employed across diverse groups oforganisms. GE credit: SciEng | QL, SE, VL, WE.(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)111. Marine Environmental Issues (1)Discussion—1 hour; seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite:upper division standing or consent of instructor.Concurrent enrollment in at least one course fromEnvironmental Science and Policy 124, 152,course 106, 110, 114; residence at or near BodegaMarine Laboratory required. Student mustcomplete the application available at http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu. An examination of criticalenvironmental issues occurring in coastal waters.Course links together material from concurrentcourses at BML to develop an integrative understandingof marine environments and their conservation.Includes readings, group discussions, and interactionwith visiting speakers. May be repeated twotimes for credit. (Same course as Environmental Scienceand Policy 111.) GE credit: SciEng | SE, SL.—IV. (IV.) Gaylord, Sanford(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)114. Experimental Invertebrate Biology (3)Lecture—2 hours; discussion—1 hour; laboratory—3hours; fieldwork—3 hours. Prerequisite: upperdivision standing or consent of instructor; introductorycell, animal and plant biology (BiologicalSciences 1A, 1B and 1C), invertebrate zoology(Evolution and Ecology 112), ecology (Evolutionand Ecology 101), and/or evolution (Evolutionand Ecology 100) are recommended; residenceat or near Bodega Marine Lab required. Studentmust complete the application available at http://www.bml.ucdavis.edu. The biology, ecology, andevolution of local marine invertebrates with a focuson adaptations to environmental and biological factorsencountered on the California coast. Hands-onfield and laboratory learning with an emphasis ongenerating and testing hypotheses. GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, VL, WE.—IV. (IV.) Sanford(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)115. Marine Ecology (4)Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite:course 101 or Environmental Science and Policy100 or Biological Sciences 2B, or consent of instructor.Processes affecting the distribution, abundance,and diversity of plant and animal life in the sea.Introduction to marine habitat diversity and humanimpacts on marine ecosystems. GE credit:SciEng | SE, SL, VL, WE.—II. Stachowicz(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)119. Population Biology of Invasive Plantsand Weeds (3)Lecture—2 hours; laboratory—3 hours. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C, or 2A, 2B, 2C;introductory statistics recommended. Origin andevolution of invasive plant species and weeds, reproductionand dispersal, seed ecology, modeling ofpopulation dynamics, interactions between invasivespecies, native species, and crops, biological control.Laboratories emphasize design of competitionexperiments and identification of weedy species.(Same course as Plant Biology 119.) GE credit:SciEng | SE.—III. (III.) Rejmanek(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)120. Global Change Ecology (3)Lecture/discussion—3 hours. Prerequisite: course100 and 101 or equivalents. Treatment of historicalevolution of the biosphere resulting from physical,chemical, and biological influences. Special focusupon changes caused by humans. Topics pertain tobiodiversity, resources, conservation, and ecosystemservices.—II. (II.) Strong(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)147. Biogeography (4)Lecture—3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: BiologicalSciences 1A and 1B, or 2B. Movements of terrestrialorganisms. The role of geologic, climatic, andbiologic changes in the geographic distribution oforganisms. Offered in alternate years. GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, SL, VL, WE.—(I.) Shapiro(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)149. Evolution of Ecological Systems (4)Lecture—3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course101 or Environmental Studies 100 (or the equivalent),and course 100 (or the equivalent). Evolutionas an organizing force in natural communities. Coadaptationin trophic and competitive relationships.Ecology of polymorphisms, clines, and speciation.Offered in alternate years. GE credit: SciEng | SE,SL, WE.—I. Shapiro(change in existing course—eff. winter 13)161. Microbial Phylogenomics—GenomicPerspectives on the Diversity andDiversification of Microbes (3)Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences2A, 2B, and 2C or equivalent. Use of DNA andgenomic sequencing in studies of the diversity ofmicroorganisms. Diversity of microbes, phylogenetics,genome sequencing, comparative genomics,phylogenomics, lateral gene transfer, molecular ecology,metagenomics, and studies of the human microbiome.Offered in alternate years. GE credit:SciEng | SE.—III. Eisen(new course—eff. spring 13)180A. Experimental Ecology and Evolutionin the Field (4)Lecture/laboratory—3 hours; fieldwork—3 hours.Prerequisite: course 100; course 101, or EnvironmentalScience and Policy 100; Entomology 105.Experimental design in field ecology. Examination ofprimary literature, experimental design, independentand collaborative research, analysis of data, developmentof original research paper based on fieldexperiments. (Same course as Entomology 180A.)Offered in alternate years. (Deferred grading only,pending completion of sequence.) GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, VL.—(II.) Yang, Louie(change in existing course—eff. winter 14)180B. Experimental Ecology and Evolutionin the Field (4)Lecture/laboratory—3 hours; fieldwork—3 hours.Prerequisite: Evolution and Ecology or Entomology180A; course 100; course 101 or EnvironmentalScience and Policy 100; Entomology 105. Experimentaldesign in field ecology. Examination of primaryliterature, experimental design, independentand collaborative research, analysis of data, developmentof original research paper based on fieldexperiments. (Same course as Entomology 180B.)Offered in alternate years. (Deferred grading only,pending completion of sequence.) GE credit:SciEng | QL, SE, VL WE.—(III.) Yang(new course—eff. winter 14)181. Ecology and Evolution of Animal-PlantInteractions (4)Lecture—1.5 hours; lecture/discussion—1.5 hours;term paper; extensive writing or discussion. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 2B and 2C required; BiologicalSciences 2C may be taken concurrently.Animal adaptations for eating plants, pollinatingflowers, dispersing seeds. Plant adaptations to herbivoredefense, attraction of mutualists; role of coevolutionaryarms race, mutualists and cheaters inplant/animal speciation. Exploration through lec-Quarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2013-2014 offering in parenthesesPre-Fall 2011 General Education (GE): ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Domestic Diversity; Wrt=Writing ExperienceFall 2011 and on General Education (GE): AH=Arts and Humanities; SE=Science and Engineering; SS=Social Sciences;ACGH=American Cultures; DD=Domestic Diversity; OL=Oral Skills; QL=Quantitative; SL=Scientific; VL=Visual; WC=World Cultures; WE=Writing Experience
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