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Majors and Courses of InstructionBiological SciencesZOOL 311. Invertebrate Zoology (1.25 units; Downing)(Alternate years. Offered 2011-2012)Over 95% of all animals are invertebrates. This course explores the tremendous diversity ofinvertebrates including their ecology, natural history, evolutionary history, structure, and function.Laboratory study involves hands-on investigation of representative forms from marine, terrestrialand freshwater ecosystems. Students become familiar with local fauna through field trips to localhabitat. Prerequisite: ZOOL 115 or BOMI/ZOOL 100.5. F.ZOOL 313. Entomology (1.25 units; Carreno)Evolutionary resume of Arthropod groups followed by an introduction to the biology of insects:their structure, classification, life histories, ecology, and behavior. Summer collecting is highlydesirable and the student should plan it in consultation with the instructor following the spring preregistration.Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: ZOOL 115 or BOMI/ZOOL 100.5 . F.BOMI/ZOOL/GEOL 318. Electron Microscopy: Theory and Practice (Tuhela-Reuning)An exploration of the physical nature of electron microscopy with emphasis on the scanningelectron microscope (SEM). Students investigate the influence of electron beam parameterson imaging and how to correct imaging problems to optimize analysis. Topics covered includesample selection, sputter coating, cryo-preparation, and elemental analysis by energy dispersivespectrometry (EDS). Students gain extensive, hands-on experience using the SEM. Lecture andlaboratory. Additional lab time required outside of scheduled lab. Prerequisites: any two sciencecourses that count towards a science major or permission of instructor. F.ZOOL 325. Human Physiology (1.25 units; Panhuis)The principles and mechanisms underlying human physiology. The relationships between structureand function are covered, with an emphasis on how cellular and organ systems function and howthey integrated and regulated to maintain homeostasis. Systems covered include cardiovascular,respiratory, renal, muscular, neural, endocrine, immune, reproductive, and gastrointestinal. Sciencemajors who have credit for ZOOL 251 may not enroll without special consent of the instructor.Prerequisite: BOMI/ZOOL 120 and CHEM 110, or ZOOL 251 with a C- or better. F.BOMI 326. Plant Physiology (1.25 units; Wolverton)Introduction to the fundamental concepts of plant physiology, including plant cell biology,morphogenesis, plant-water relations, mineral nutrition and metabolism; plant tissue culture;molecular mechanisms of plant response to environment; plant genetic engineering. The laboratoryincludes techniques useful in assessing plant growth and development with emphasis on the processof scientific investigation. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: one course in BOMI or ZOOL orconsent of the instructor. S.BOMI 328. Bacterial Physiology (1.25 units; Goldstein)(Alternate years. Not offered 2011-2012)Structure and function of microorganisms; metabolic pathways and energy production; syntheticand regulatory mechanisms of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; molecular mechanisms ofantibiotic therapy and microbial resistance; microbial genetic recombination; recombinant DNAtechnology and genetic engineering. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BOMI 120, 125, orBOMI/ZOOL 271; CHEM 110, 111. S.66