COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

94 BIOLOGY (BIOL)BIOLOGY(BIOL)What is Biology? Biologists study life from a scientificperspective. We are fascinated by the myriad ways thatliving organisms survive and cooperate with each other,and study how these ways came into being. The BiologyDepartment at College of Alameda offers coursesthat consider the smallest biological molecules, wholeorganisms, and the entire ecosystem of the Earth. All thecourses in biology help you to have a clear understandingof the scientific processes -- both philosophical andtechnical -- used to gather this knowledge.Why Study Biology? Biologists take very diverse careerpaths. Some enter health fields like medicine, dentistry,nursing, physical therapy, and pharmacy. Othersenter into research in environmental and conservationareas. Training in biology can also lead to careers inbiotechnology and other fields of technology. Because weourselves are life forms, interacting with and dependenton other life forms, it is important for any educatedperson to have an understanding of the basics of biology.This is why we invite and encourage all students to takeat least one of our courses.What is special about Biology at College of Alameda?When you take our classes you will be taking coursesthat transfer to UC and CSU campuses and to privatecolleges and universities. Most of our classes havelaboratory sections where you get hands-on experiencewith life forms, and personalized interaction with yourinstructors. Our classes are small in size with a low ratioof students to instructor. We believe this makes for thebest training of a biologist. You will become activelyinvolved in your own education. Finally, we offer classesall day, every day, including the weekends, and manynights during the week.The AS degree in Biology will be awarded uponsatisfactory completion of the major course requirementslisted below and the General Education requirements forthe Associate in Science Degree listed in the Degrees andPrograms section of this Catalog.Degree Major Requirements:Dept/No. Title UnitsBIOL 1A General Biology 5BIOL 1B General Biology 5CHEM 1A General Chemistry 5CHEM 1B General Chemistry 5PHYS 4A General Physics w/ Calculus 5PHYS 4B General Physics w/Calculus 5Total Required Units: 30BIOL 1AGeneral Biology5 units, 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Prerequisite: Chem 1AAcceptable for credit: CSU, UCIntroduction to general biology: Cell structure andfunction, metabolism, molecular and organismalgenetics, and animal physiology. 0401.00AA/AS area 1; CSU area B2, B3; IGETC area 5BIOL 1BGeneral Biology5 units, 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Prerequisite: Biol 1AAcceptable for credit: CSU, UCContinuation of BIOL 1A: Origin of life, evolution,classification, plant structure and function, and ecology.0401.00AA/AS area 1; CSU area B2, B3; IGETC area 5BIOL 2Human Anatomy5 units, 4 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Prerequisite: Biol 10 or 24Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCDetailed study of human body structure: Molecules, cells,tissues, organs and organ systems, basic physiology andcell division, selected human diseases. Laboratory workincludes extensive use of microscopes, figures/charts,three-dimensional models, dissected human cadavers,and dissection of other mammalian organisms/organs.0410.00AA/AS area 1; CSU Area B2, B3; IGETC area 5BBIOL 4Human Physiology5 units, 4 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Prerequisite: Chem 1A or 30ARecommended preparation: Biol 2Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCDetailed study of human body function: Molecules,cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, basic anatomyessential to understanding function, physical andchemical factors and processes, and selected humandiseases. Laboratory work includes computer simulationsand interactive programs, physiological experimentsand demonstrations, and use of microscopes. 0410.00AA/AS area 1; CSU Area B2, B3; IGETC area 5B