COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

96 BIOLOGY (BIOL)BIOL 24Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUFundamentals of the structure and function of thehuman body from an organ system perspective: Keyconcepts and basic principles of the chemistry of life andorganic compounds, cells and tissues, cell physiology,organ systems, selected human diseases. Laboratorywork includes use of microscopes, figures/charts, threedimensionalmodels, dissection of mammalian organsand demonstration of human cadavers. 0410.00AA/AS area 1BIOL 26Human Biology3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCStudy of biology as it relates to the human organism:Cellular function, survey of body systems, reproductionand genetics, nutrition, ecology, and evolution. 0401.00AA/AS area 1; CSU area B2, B3BIOL 27Human Sexuality3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)Also offered as Hlted 27 and Psych 12. Not open forcredit to students who have completed or are currentlyenrolled in Hlted 27 or Psych 12.Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCExploration and analysis of the multifaceted aspectsof human sexuality. Physiological, psychological,anatomical, sociological, legal, medical, educational,cultural; urogenital system of both sexes, birth controldevices, and pregnancy. 0401.00AA/AS area 2; CSU area D, E; IGETC area 4BIOL 31Nutrition4 units, 4 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Not open for credit to students who have completed orare currently enrolled in Biol 28 at Laney College or Nutr10 at Merritt College.Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCPrinciples of human nutrition: Nutrients, their functionand food sources; problems of excess and deficiency;dietary goals for health promotion and diseaseprevention. 0401.00CSU area EBIOL 48AA-FZSelected Topics in Biological Sciences.5-5 units, 0-5 hours lecture, 0-15 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUSee section on Selected Topics. 0401.00BIOL 49Independent Study in Biology.5-5 units, .5-5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUSee section on Independent Study. 0401.00BIOL 80A-HBirds of Central California and the Bay AreaThe following courses are offered under this rubric.BIOL 80ARaptors of Central California and the BayArea.5-2.5 units, .5-2.5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Also offered as Envst 80A at Merritt College. Not open forcredit to students who have completed or are currentlyenrolled in Envst 80A.Attendance in on-campus classroom lectures required inorder to participate in field lectures for additional units.Acceptable for credit: CSUIntroduction to the basic biology of birds with anemphasis on hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, owls, vulturesand other raptors of Central California and the BayArea: Identification, classification, evolution, migrationand ecology of the raptors; field sessions in outstandingfall migration and overwintering areas presenting thesebirds in their natural habitats. 0408.00BIOL 248AA-FZSelected Topics in Biological Sciences.5-5 units, 0-5 hours lecture, 0-15 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)See section on Selected Topics. 0401.00