Life Sciences Department
Faculty Advisor: J. Michael Reynolds (Tel. 818-364-7695)
[Anatomy] [Anthropology] [Biology] [Environmental Science] [Medical Terminology] [Microbiology] [Physiology]
1 Introduction to Human Anatomy (UC:CSU) - 4 units
Prerequisite: Biology 3 with a grade C or better Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours
Equivalent to CSUN Biology 211 & 212; CSULA Biology 200A + 200B with completion of Physiology 1
Study of cells, tissues, and organs of these human systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, lymphatic, and reproductive. Dissection and microscopy used extensively in lab.
101 Human Biological Evolution (UC:CSU) - 3 units
Prerequisite: None Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours
Students examine the unifying principles of human evolution including: the basic principles of natural selection, the fossil record, the position of humans within the primate order and the features that make homo sapiens unique.
102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology (UC:CSU) - 3 units
Prerequisite: None
Lecture 3 hours
Comparative study of the cultures, languages,
technology, political organizations, and religion.
104 Human Language and Communication (UC:CSU) - 3 units
Prerequisite: None
Lecture 3 hours
This is an introductory course in linguistics, which surveys verbal and non-verbal forms of human communication. Focuses on the structure, function, and history of language, with selections on the sociology and psychology of language, language acquisition, and the origins and evolution of language.
121 Anthropology of Religion, Magic and Witchcraft (UC:CSU) - 3 units
Prerequisite: None
Lecture 3 hours
Focuses on religious beliefs and practices around the world. Overview of forms of religious belief; variety of gods and supernatural forces; use of myth, ritual, religious ceremony; shamans, priests, and religious specialists, Topics: symbolism, ritual, magic, divination, witchcraft, religious syncretism, death and the afterlife; ghosts, souls, and reincarnation.
BIOLOGY
3 Introduction to Biology (UC:CSU) - 4 units
Prerequisite: None Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours
Equivalent to CSUN Biology 101/100L; CSULA Biology 155 or 156 or 180
Students examine the fundamental principles of biology with laboratory emphasizing active use of the scientific method. Meets UC/CSU GE requirement of natural science with a lab.
6 General Biology I - Molecular & Cellular Biology (UC:CSU) - 5 units
Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or Chemistry 65 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours + lab 6 hours
If completed Biology 7, together equivalent to: UCLA Life Science 1 & 2; CSUN Biology 106 & 107; CSULA Biology 100A, 100B, 100C
Biology 6 + 7 + 40 = UCLA Life Science 1, 2 & 3
This course examines the unifying principles of biology through the study of biological molecules, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance, molecular genetics, evolution, and population genetics. Fundamental course for biology majors.
7 General Biology II - Organismal, Evolutionary & Ecological Biology (UC:CSU) - 5 units
Prerequisite: Math 125 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours + lab 6 hours
If completed Biology 6, together equivalent to: UCLA Life Science 1 & 2; CSUN Biology 106 & 107; CSULA Biology 101, 102 & 103
Students examine the unifying principles of biology through the study of phylogeny, taxonomy, animal and plant structure/function, population biology and ecology. Together with Biology 6, this is a fundamental course for biology majors.
33 Medical Terminology - 3 units
Prerequisite: None Advisory: None
Lecture 3 hours
Medical terms related to the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. It is ideal for allied health professionals and allied health students. Emphasis is on words used in clinical medicine.
2 The Human Environment: Biological Processes (UC:CSU) - 3 units
Prerequisite: None Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours
This course examines the planet's major ecosystems, especially the impact of man on the environment. It satisfies the UC/CSU GE requirement of a natural science without lab.
1 Introductory Microbiology (UC:CSU) - 5 units
Prerequisite: Biology 3 or 6 and Chemistry 51 or 65 or 101 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours + lab 6 hours
Equivalent to CSUN Biology 215 & 215L; CSULA Microbiology 151
This course examines microbiological principles related to the morphology, metabolism and genetics of bacteria and distinguishing characteristics of viruses, protozoa, fungi, and multicellular parasites, with applications to human disease. It is intended for both allied health majors and biology majors and with 6 hours of lab each week.
20 General Microbiology (UC:CSU) - 4 units
Prerequisite: Biology 3 or 6 and Chemistry 51 or 65 or 101 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8
Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours
Equivalent to CSUN Biology 215 & 215L, CSULA Microbiology 151
This course examines microbiological principles related to the morphology, metabolism and genetics of bacteria and distinguishing characteristics of viruses, protozoa, fungi, and multicellular parasites, with applications to human disease. It is intended principally for allied health majors with 3 hours of lab each week.
1 Introduction to Human Physiology (UC:CSU) - 4 units
Prerequisite: Anatomy 1 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: English 28 or ESL 8 and Chemistry 51 or 65 or 101
Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours
Equivalent to CSUN Biology 281 & 282; CSULA Biology 200A & 200B (if completed Anatomy 1)
This course involves the study of the function of the following human systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, lymphatic, and reproductive. Labs include hands-on applications.
