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BIO 1: Human Evolution and Environment

Human genetic and cultural evolution and how people interact with their environments, from the ancestors of Australopithecus to current events. Issues include race, gender, and intelligence; pesticide and antibiotic resistance; abortion and contraception; ecosystem services; environmental economics and ethics; the evolution of religion; climate change; population growth and overconsumption; origins and spread of ideas and technologies; and the distribution of political and economic power.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors: Ehrlich, P. (PI)

BIO 2: Current Research Topics in Biology

Primarily for sophomores interested in majoring in Biology. Weekly seminars by faculty: molecular biology and genetics; theory and mathematics in biology; ecology, physiology, and the environment; molecular and cellular aspects of neurobiology, immunology, and developmental biology; biological chemistry; behavioral biology; and evolution. May be repeated for credit.
Last offered: Winter 2009 | Repeatable for credit

BIO 3: Frontiers in Marine Biology

An introduction to contemporary research in marine biology, including ecology, conservation biology, environmental toxicology, behavior, biomechanics, evolution, neurobiology, and molecular biology. Emphasis is on new discoveries and the technologies used to make them. Weekly lectures by faculty from the Hopkins Marine Station.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1
Instructors: Somero, G. (PI)

BIO 7S: Introduction to Biology

The major fields of biology: biochemistry, the cell, evolution, and diversity. Foundation for higher-level biology courses.
Terms: Sum | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: Khalfan, W. (PI)

BIO 7SL: Introduction to Biology Lab

Optional lab to be taken concurrently with BIO 7S.
Terms: Sum | Units: 2

BIO 8S: Introduction to Human Physiology

The function and regulation of human organ systems. Various diseases are examined as failures of these regulatory processes. Systems include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal.
Terms: Sum | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci

BIO 9S: Introduction to Biological Research Methods

Theory and practice of experimental biology using representative fields in biology and model systems. How to plan an experiment and analyze data. Introduction to scientific writing and reading scientific journal articles. Prerequisite: high school biology.
Terms: Sum | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors: Malladi, S. (PI)

BIO 10SC: Natural History, Marine Biology, and Research

The biology of Monterey Bay and the coastal mountains and redwood forests of Big Sur. Literary, artistic, and political history. Topics: conservation, sanctuary, and stewardship of the oceans and coastal lands. Meetings with conservationists, authors, environmentalists, politicians, land-use planners, lawyers, scientists, and educators.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Thompson, S. (PI)

BIO 11N: Biotechnology in Everyday Life

Preference to freshmen. The science that makes transgenic plants and animals possible. Current and future applications of biotechnology and the ethical issues raised.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: Walbot, V. (PI)

BIO 13N: Environmental Problems and Solutions

Preference to freshmen. Students do independent investigations of current environmental problems, analyzing differing views of them and discussing possible solutions. Each student gives seminar presentations and leads seminar discussions. Short, documented position papers are written for policy makers.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors: Ehrlich, P. (PI)
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