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BIOL 428 BIOLOGY OF CANCER (3)Three hours lecture per weekPrerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of Cor better and CHEM 122Principles of oncology are examined.Included are mechanisms of oncogenesisat cellular and molecular levels,characteristics of cancer, advantages anddisadvantages of various therapies ofcancer treatment.BIOL 431 BIOINFORMATICS (4)Four hours lecture in the lab per weekPrerequisites: BIOL 302 with a grade of Cor betterNavigation and manipulation ofbiological databases. Topics include:multiple sequence alignment, phylogenyestimation, gene expression profiling,protein structure prediction, and functionalgenomics. Lab fee is required.GenEd: B2, B4, InterdisciplinaryBIOL 432 PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGYAND ENVIRONMENTALHEALTH (3)Three hours lecture per weekPrerequisites: BIOL 201 with a grade ofC or better and CHEM 122. For Nursingmajors and Pre-Nursing students, CHEM110 and BIOL 217 may substitute forCHEM 122 and BIOL 201.Distribution and dynamics of humanhealth problems and principlesand procedures used to determinecircumstances under which disease occursor health prevails and to aid in managingand planning health and environmentalsystems. The broadened scope ofepidemiology is examined through casestudies and community and environmentalhealth approach.GenEd: B2, D, InterdisciplinaryBIOL 433 ECOLOGY AND THEENVIRONMENT (4)Three hours lecture and three hourslaboratory per weekPrerequisite: BIOL 200Ecological characteristics of naturalecosystems and basic effects of humansociety upon those systems. Plant andanimal distribution patterns in relationto past and present physical and bioticfactors. Issues of resource management,population, food production, globalenvironmental problems will also beemphasized to explore future directions.Field trips to local ecosystems will betaken. A lab fee is required.GenEd: B2, InterdisciplinaryBIOL 434 INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICALIMAGING (4)Three hours lecture and two hours activityper weekPrerequisites: BIOL 210 or PHYS 200The course will present an overview ofbiomedical images and imaging systems.The fundamental concepts used in severalimaging modalities (such as projectionradiography, mammography, DEXA,computed tomography, ultrasonographyand magnetic resonance imaging) willbe examined: the emphasis will be on anintuitive and descriptive presentation of themain components of these systems. Imageformation and reconstruction will beaddressed. The resulting clinical imageswill be correlated with the underlyingstructure and function of the organs, andthe diagnostic utility and limitations of theimages will be considered.Same as PHYS 434, HLTH 434GenEd: B1, E, InterdisciplinaryBIOL 450 ICHTHYOLOGY: THE BIOLOGYOF FISHES (4)Three hours lecture and three hourslaboratory per weekPrerequisite: BIOL 200This course will survey the diversityof living and fossil fishes. Fishes arethe largest and most diverse groupof vertebrate animals. Aspects of theecology, physiology and evolutionaryhistory of these animals will be examined.Extensive human interactions with fishesand particularly conservation issues willbe highlighted. Emphasis will be placedon the identification and biology ofCalifornia coastal and inland species.Field trips will be required. A lab fee isrequired.BIOL 451 ORNITHOLOGY (4)Three hours lecture and three hours labper weekPrerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201Introduces the evolution, diversification,anatomy, physiology, classification,ecology, behavior, conservation andspecial adaptations of birds in the world.It requires study and identification inthe field and laboratory. A lab fee isrequired. Repeatable up to 8 units.BIOL 464 MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION (4)Three hours lecture and two hours labactivity per weekPrerequisites: PHYS/BIOL/HLTH 434The detection, acquisition, processingand display of diagnostic clinicalimages. The course will concentrate onthe fundamentals of the design of theinstruments and the use of appropriatereconstruction algorithms in (computed)radiography, (digital) fluoroscopy,computed tomography, ultrasound,magnetic resonance imaging andradionuclide imaging. Activities willinclude image reconstruction examples,investigation of recent innovations, andtwo trips to local radiology departments.Same as PHYS 464BIOL 490 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3)Three hours seminar per weekPrerequisite: Consent of instructorIn-depth analysis of current topics inbiology. Topics vary each semester.Repeatable by topic.BIOL 491 SPECIAL LABORATORYTOPICS (1-3)Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of Cor better and CHEM 122Laboratory study of a selected topic,the title of which is to be specified inadvance. Repeatable by topic. A lab feeis required.BIOL 492 INTERNSHIP (2-3)Prerequisites: Consent of instructor andprogram approvalSupervised work and study in worksituations involving biological researchand technical skills. May involve servicelearning. All students are required toattend the Biology Program SeniorCapstone Colloquium to present theirprojects.Graded Credit/No CreditBIOL 493 SERVICE LEARNING ATTHE ZOO (1-3)One to three hours activity per weekPrerequisites: BIOL/BUS/ECON/EDUC342 and Consent of instructorWorking with local zoos individuals orteams of students will engage in servicelearning projects where they will applyskills and competencies acquired intheir academic programs to issues andchallenges facing modern zoos.Student Option: Graded or Credit/No CreditSame as UNIV 493, BUS 493,ECON 493, EDUC 493Course Descriptions2011 – 2012www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog223