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| BIOL 1B | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY - CELLULAR AND ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Biol 1A, Chem 1A.
The second course in a 3 course sequence for Biology majors (Biol 1ABC). The degree of rigor and amount of independent learning required are designed to meet the preparation needs of students transferring to upper division biology study. Investigates the basic principles of cell biology, describes and explores patterns of heredity including Mendelian genetics and linkage analysis, studies organismal physiology through investigations of plant and animal form and function. For majors in biological sciences but open to all qualified students. Recommended concurrent enrollment in Chem 1B. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Biol 1B: Sections # 6752, #6760 and #4836 are partially
online classes which include required, regular
on-campus meetings as shown in the schedule. Students must
attend the first on-campus meeting, or they may be dropped.
Remaining course hours are online at
https://canvas.pasadena.edu.
#6760 Closed HYBRID CHOATE-CILET
& Noon- 5:30pm M SV11 CHOATE-CILET
#6752 Closed HYBRID CHOATE-CILET
& 1:00pm- 6:30pm W SV11 CHOATE-CILET
#7355 Closed 8:30am-12:30pm MTuTh LecLab SV11 CHOATE-CILET
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
& TBA HYBRID CHOATE-CILET
& 8:30am-12:30pm F SV15 CHOATE-CILET
#7556 Closed 1:00pm- 5:00pm MTuTh LecLab SV11 CHOATE-CILET
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
& TBA HYBRID CHOATE-CILET
& 1:00pm- 5:00pm F SV15 CHOATE-CILET
#4836 Closed 1:00pm- 6:30pm Th SV11 CHOATE-CILET
& HYBRID CHOATE-CILET
& HYBRID CHOATE-CILET
All Sections of BIOL 1B are Closed.
| BIOL 1C | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY - INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Biol 1B, Chem 1B.
The third course in a 3-course sequence for Biology majors (Biol 1ABC). The degree of rigor and amount of independent learning required are designed to meet the preparation needs of students transferring to upper division biology studies. Investigates biochemistry and molecular biology; covering bioenergetics, molecular genetics, cell signaling, cell reproduction, immunology, and cancer. Laboratory investigations use current molecular techniques. For majors in biological sciences but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#7727 Closed 9:00am- 1:30pm TuTh LecLab SV15 CHEN C J
Short Term: 05/14/13-06/20/13
& 9:00am- 3:00pm WF SV11 CHEN C J
#4354 Closed 2:00pm- 3:35pm WF LecLab SV35 CHEN C J
& 8:35am- 1:00pm W SV11 CHEN C J
#4802 Closed 2:00pm- 3:35pm WF LecLab SV35 CHEN C J
& 9:00am- 1:25pm F SV11 CHEN C J
All Sections of BIOL 1C are Closed.
| BIOL 2 | ANIMAL BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Major zoological principles both invertebrate and vertebrate. Animal development, form and function, natural history and economic relationship to human society. Recommended a 1-99 lab science course. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6484 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh LecLab SV28 BURRES-JONES
#4812 Closed 3:00pm- 5:20pm MW LecLab SV28 COLE J
& 5:20pm- 6:20pm MW SV28 COLE J
#4224 Closed 5:00pm- 8:20pm TuTh LecLab SV28 COLE J
All Sections of BIOL 2 are Closed.
| BIOL 4 | PLANT BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Basic botanical principles, plant evolution and diversity, the cell, photosynthesis, respiration, reproduction, heredity, ecology and importance of plants to humans. Recommended a 1-99 lab science course. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5846 Closed 8:00am-11:20am MW LecLab SV29 CATANESE E
#5628 Closed 8:40am- Noon TuTh LecLab SV29 FOLSOM D
#6965 Closed 11:30am- 2:50pm MW LecLab SV29 CATANESE E
No. 6965: This course consists of field trips to local areas of biological interest. Students must provide their own transportation for the trips. #4225 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh LecLab SV29 FOLSOM D
#4370 Closed 4:00pm- 7:20pm TuTh LecLab HUNT LAHMEYER S
All Sections of BIOL 4 are Closed.
| BIOL 10A | CELLULAR BIOLOGY, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION | 5 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Chem 1A
Investigates the principles governing cell biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution and history of life on earth. The first course in a 3-course sequence for Biology majors (Biol 10ABC). For majors in biological sciences but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review Grading: Letter Grade Only
Biol 10A ALL sections have field trips to local field
sites during several of the lab periods to study local
ecology. Students must provide their own transportation.
Students must have Internet access as most of the
course materials are available only ONLINE.
#4403 Closed 8:00am-11:20am MW LecLab SV32 IGOE JC
& 8:00am-11:20am F SV32 IGOE JC
#5849 Closed 8:40am- Noon TuTh LecLab SV32 TEHRANI Z
& 8:00am-10:10am F SV32 FOSTER V
& 10:10am-11:20am F SV32 FOSTER V
#5840 Closed 11:30am- 2:50pm MW LecLab SV32 FOSTER V
& 11:20am- 2:40pm F SV32 FOSTER V
#4345 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh LecLab SV32 FOSTER V
& 11:20am- 2:40pm F SV32 TEHRANI Z
All Sections of BIOL 10A are Closed.
| BIOL 11 | GENERAL BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Basic concepts of biology, the cell, nutrition, a survey of physiological systems, reproduction, heredity, development, diversity of organisms, evolution and environmental biology. Recommended a 1-99 lab science course. No credit if taken after Biol 1A, 2, 3, 4 or 5. For non-biology majors, but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#4238 Closed 7:00am- 8:35am MF LecLab SV35 BOWER S
& 9:00am-12:20pm M SV15 BOWER S
#6483 Closed 7:00am- 8:35am MF LecLab SV35 BOWER S
& 9:00am-12:20pm F SV15 BOWER S
#7557 Closed 7:30am- Noon MTuWTh LecLab SV13 BOWER S
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
#7561 Closed 8:00am-12:30pm MW SV15 RODRIGUEZ K
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/19/13
& HYBRID RODRIGUEZ K
No. 7561: REQUIRED on-campus meetings. This class requires students to come to the PCC campus. Students must attend the first class meeting, or they may be dropped. #5323 Closed 9:00am-12:20pm Sat LecLab SV31 MC CABE DC
& 12:20pm- 3:40pm Sat SV15 BAVA J
#5305 Closed 9:00am-12:20pm Sat LecLab SV31 MC CABE DC
& 8:40am- Noon W SV15 MIRZATONI A
#5791 Closed 10:20am-11:55am MW LecLab SV35 FOLSOM D
& 12:20pm- 1:20pm W SV15 FOLSOM D
& 1:20pm- 3:40pm W SV15 FOLSOM D
#5778 Closed 10:20am-11:55am MW LecLab SV35 FOLSOM D
& 12:20pm- 3:40pm M SV15 FOLSOM D
#4219 Closed 10:25am- Noon TuTh LecLab SV35 CONNER J
& 1:00pm- 4:20pm Th SV15 CONNER J
#6501 Closed 10:25am- Noon TuTh LecLab SV35 CONNER J
& 12:30pm- 3:50pm F SV15 KOHPAHL G
#4235 Closed 10:30am-12:05pm TuTh LecLab SV28 BOWER S
& 1:00pm- 3:15pm Tu SV15 BOWER S
& 3:15pm- 4:20pm Tu SV15 BOWER S
#6768 Closed Noon- 1:35pm F SV35 JACKSON J
& 8:40am- Noon F SV13 JACKSON J
& HYBRID JACKSON J
No. 6768: This partially online class includes required, regular meetings as shown in the schedule. Students must attend the first on-campus meeting or they may be dropped. Remaining course hours are online at https://canvas.pasadena.edu.
#6596 Closed Noon- 1:35pm F SV35 JACKSON J
& 1:00pm- 4:20pm Th SV13 JACKSON J
& HYBRID JACKSON J
No. 6596: This partially online class includes required, regular meetings as shown in the schedule. Students must attend the first on-campus meeting or they may be dropped. Remaining course hours are online at https://canvas.pasadena.edu. #4423 Closed 12:20pm- 3:40pm M LecLab SV35 BAVA J
& 6:00pm- 9:20pm M SV15 KERKMAN M
#6599 Closed 12:20pm- 3:40pm M LecLab SV35 BAVA J
& 3:40pm- 7:00pm W SV15 BAVA J
#7511 Closed 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh LecLab SV35 CHEN C J
& 8:40am- Noon Tu SV15 KOHPAHL G
#6606 Closed 1:00pm- 2:35pm TuTh LecLab SV35 CHEN C J
& 8:40am-11:00am Th SV15 CHEN C J
& 11:00am- Noon Th SV15 CHEN C J
#4223 Closed 1:00pm- 2:35pm Tu SV31 RODRIGUEZ K
& 8:40am- Noon Th SV13 RODRIGUEZ K
& HYBRID RODRIGUEZ K
#6607 Closed 1:00pm- 2:35pm Th SV31 RODRIGUEZ K
& 8:40am- Noon Tu SV13 RODRIGUEZ K
& HYBRID RODRIGUEZ K
No. 6607: This partially online class includes required, regular meetings as shown in the schedule. Students must attend the first on-campus meeting or they may be dropped. Remaining course hours are online at https://canvas.pasadena.edu. #5295 Closed 1:00pm- 2:35pm Th SV31 RODRIGUEZ K
& 1:00pm- 4:20pm Tu SV13 CROSS P
& HYBRID RODRIGUEZ K
#7612 Closed 3:00pm- 6:00pm TuWTh SV13 JACKSON J
Short Term: 05/14/13-06/20/13
& HYBRID JACKSON J
No. 7612: REQUIRED on-campus meetings. This class requires students to come to the PCC campus. Students must attend the first class meeting, or they may be dropped. #7512 Closed 3:30pm- 5:05pm TuTh LecLab SV35 MEMBRENO S
& 6:00pm- 9:20pm Tu SV15 RING G
#6610 Closed 3:30pm- 5:05pm TuTh LecLab SV35 MEMBRENO S
& 6:00pm- 9:20pm Th SV15 MIRZATONI A
#7806 Closed 3:45pm- 5:20pm W SV35 LIVIO D
& 12:15pm- 3:35pm M SV13 LIVIO D
& HYBRID LIVIO D
No. 7806: This partially online class includes required, regular meetings as shown in the schedule. Students must attend the first on-campus meeting or they may be dropped. Remaining course hours are online at https://canvas.pasadena.edu. #4441 Closed 3:45pm- 5:20pm W SV35 LIVIO D
& 12:15pm- 3:35pm W SV13 LIVIO D
& HYBRID LIVIO D
#4218 Closed 5:20pm- 6:55pm M SV35 DUVALL J
& 7:00pm-10:20pm M SV13 DUVALL J
& HYBRID DUVALL J
#4230 Closed 5:20pm- 6:55pm M SV35 DUVALL J
& 7:00pm-10:20pm Tu SV13 DUVALL J
& HYBRID DUVALL J
#4232 Closed 6:00pm- 7:35pm Tu SV31 CROSS P
& 6:00pm- 9:20pm Th SV13 NAVA I
& HYBRID CROSS P
#5484 Closed 6:00pm- 7:35pm Tu SV31 CROSS P
& 6:00pm- 9:20pm W SV13 CROSS P
& HYBRID CROSS P
All Sections of BIOL 11 are Closed.
| BIOL 14 | FIELD BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, trees and shrubs of Southern California. Identification, ecology methods of observing and recording. Required instructional trips. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Sections #6497 and #6773 will have meetings in the field
each week and students will be responsible for providing
their own transportation. A California Master Naturalist
Certification option may be available through UC Berkeley
extension.
#7564 Closed 8:30am- 1:00pm MTuWTh LecLab SV29 DI-FIORI R
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
No. 7564: There will be meetings in the field each day and students will be responsible for providing their own transportation, admission and parking fees when applicable. There may be a mandatory 2-3 night camping trip. A California Master Naturalist Certification option may be available through UC Berkeley extension. #6497 Closed 9:45am- Noon M LecLab SV10 DI-FIORI R
& 8:00am-12:20pm W FIELD DI-FIORI R
#6773 Closed 1:00pm- 3:15pm M LecLab SV10 DI-FIORI R
& 1:00pm- 2:00pm W FIELD DI-FIORI R
& 2:00pm- 5:20pm W FIELD DI-FIORI R
All Sections of BIOL 14 are Closed.
| BIOL 16 | MARINE BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Marine organisms and their relationship to such environmental factors as temperature, salinity, oxygen, minerals, ocean currents and depth; introduction to measurement of some of these factors. Collection and identification of marine organisms. Laboratory study of preserved specimens. Required instructional trips. Recommended a 1-99 lab science course. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5629 Closed 7:00am-10:20am TuTh LecLab SV28 BOWER S
#4240 Closed 8:00am-11:20am MW LecLab SV28 CONNER J
#7562 Closed 8:00am-12:30pm MTuWTh LecLab SV28 CONNER J
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13
#4672 Closed 11:30am- 1:50pm MW LecLab SV28 CONNER J
& 1:50pm- 2:50pm MW SV28 CONNER J
All Sections of BIOL 16 are Closed.
| BIOL 20 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 2 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Anat 25, Biol 1A, Biol 4, Biol 14, Biol 16, Micro 2 or Physo 1; and approval of student project.
Student research on topics in biology: review of literature, design and execution of the experiments. Maximum credit 4 units, 2 units each semester. Total of 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5435 Closed TBA I-S SV06 DOUGLASS D N
All Sections of BIOL 20 are Closed.
| BIOL 28 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS | 3 Units |
Introduction to the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids including molecular modeling, sequence alignment, database management. Computer programming with Perl or comparable programming language. Designing and managing biological database using relational database applications. Data gathering and analysis using spreadsheet applications. Recommended basic computer skills. Total of 54 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5925 Closed 6:30pm- 9:10pm TuTh LecLab E220 JOHNSTON R
All Sections of BIOL 28 are Closed.
| BIOL 30 | FIELD BOTANY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Collection, identification and classification of native California flowering plants. Field identification of trees, shrubs and wildflowers common in California plant communities. Recommended completion of a 1-99 lab science course. Required instructional trips. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6658 Closed 9:45am- Noon Tu LecLab SV22 DI-FIORI R
& 8:00am-12:20pm Th FIELD DI-FIORI R
No. 6658: This class will have meetings in the field each week and students will be responsible for providing their own transportation. There may be one weekend camping trip. If so, vans will be provided.
All Sections of BIOL 30 are Closed.
| BIOL 38 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Chem 1A and Biol 102C and one of the following: Biol 2, 3, 4, 11 or Micro 2.
Theory of cell structure, types, chemistry and function. Lab procedures for the isolation, purification and analysis of stem cells, cell fractions and cell molecules. Particular attention given to the methods used in research, commercial and forensic labs. Total of 54 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#7604 Cancelled 10:00am- 1:30pm MWF LecLab SV27 STAFF
Short Term: 05/13/13-08/2/13
All Sections of BIOL 38 are Closed.
| BIOL 39 | MODERN HUMAN GENETICS | 4 Units |
An introductory course exploring the theoretical and practical applications of human heredity, genetics and biotechnology. Introduction to cellular and molecular biology, Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolution, human genetics, applications of genetic engineering including biotechnology, forensics and molecular medicine. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU, UC. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5719 Closed 8:40am- Noon Tu SV11 CHESS B
& HYBRID CHESS B
#4586 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm Tu SV11 CHESS B
& HYBRID CHESS B
All Sections of BIOL 39 are Closed.
| BIOL 102B | BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - ADVANCED TECHNIQUES | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in Biol 102A.
Advanced skills in applied biological technology. Skills include PAGE electrophoresis techniques, column chromatography, PCR, ELISA, lyophilization, DNA sequencing, and the production of an industry standard laboratory notebook. Internet database will be used for instruction in bioinformatics. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#4843 Closed 1:00pm- 4:20pm Tu LecLab SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
& 1:00pm- 4:20pm Th SV27 MANCINO V
#5358 Closed 6:00pm- 9:20pm M LecLab SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
& 6:00pm- 9:20pm W SV27 MANCINO V
All Sections of BIOL 102B are Closed.
| BIOL 102C | BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Biol 102A.
Advanced skills in applied biological technology. Skills include cell culture techniques for both plant and mammalian cell cultures and the production of an industry standard laboratory notebook. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#5790 Closed 9:30am-10:10am MW LecLab SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
& 9:30am-11:45am F SV27 MANCINO V
& 10:10am-11:45am MW SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
#5978 Closed 1:00pm- 3:15pm MW LecLab SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
& 1:30pm- 3:45pm F SV27 MANCINO V
All Sections of BIOL 102C are Closed.
| BIOL 102D | BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY - LABORATORY INTERNSHIP | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Biol 102B or Biol 102C.
Advanced skills in applied biological technology. Internship in a biochemistry laboratory. Maximum credit 9 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 234 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#7608 Closed TBA FLD SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/23/13
#6624 Closed TBA FLD SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
& TBA SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
All Sections of BIOL 102D are Closed.
| BIOL 171A | EXPLORING TOPICS IN BIOLOGY | 3 Units |
Exploratory course: Specific topic identified in Schedule of Classes. Lecture focusing on topics of current and general interest. Maximum credit 12 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#7605 Closed TBA Lecture SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
9.0 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/21/13
& TBA SV27 MANCINO V
All Sections of BIOL 171A are Closed.
| BIOL 171B | EXPLORING TOPICS IN BIOLOGY | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Exploratory course: Specific topic identified in Schedule of Classes. Course focuses on topics of current and general interest. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 18 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#7606 Closed TBA Lecture SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
3.0 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/21/13
& TBA SV27 MANCINO V
All Sections of BIOL 171B are Closed.
| BIOL 171C | EXPLORING TOPICS IN BIOLOGY | 1 Unit |
Exploratory course: Specific topic identified in Schedule of Classes. Lecture focusing on topics of current and general interest. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 18 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. First offered Winter 2007. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#7607 Closed TBA LecLab SV27 EVERSOLE-CIR
6.0 Hours TBA per week
Short Term: 05/13/13-06/23/13
All Sections of BIOL 171C are Closed.