2022-2023 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


General Education & All-University Requirements  

 

Art

  
  • ART 303 - Global Contemporary Art

    Units: 3

    This course explores global contemporary art and theory (post-1970). Emphasis is placed on understanding major trends as well as theoretical models so that students can generate their own informed analysis.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Recommended Preparation : ART 103B  
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area C: Art & Humanities
    All University Requirements: DCG: Non-Domestic
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 303M - Global Contemporary Art Depth Experience

    Units: 1

    This course explores global contemporary art and theory in greater detail through a combination of seminar meetings, writing assignments, and presentations. Recommended preparation: ART 104I .
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Co-requisite: ART 303 .
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 1 hr.

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Units: 1
  
  • ART 304 - Topics in American Art

    Units: 3

    Topics in American art history, pre-contact to the present.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area C: Art & Humanities
    All University Requirements: DCG: Domestic
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 304M - Topics in America Art Depth Experience

    Units: 1

    Topics in American art history, precontact to the present. Explores course topics in greater detail through a combination of seminar meetings, writing assignments, and presentations.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Co-requisite: ART 304 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 1 hr.

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Units: 1
  
  • ART 305 - Museums and the Politics of Display

    Units: 3

    Addresses how methods of display impact our understanding of cultures, histories, and objects. Examines the historical development of museums, including their collection, exhibition and education practices. Particular attention is given to issues of diversity and multiculturalism. Visits to virtual museums, galleries and alternative exhibition spaces will also be an important element of the course.
    Division: Upper Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area C: Art & Humanities
    Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 307 - Arts Integration in the Elementary Classroom

    Units: 3

    This course introduces prospective elementary teachers to the processes of creating, critiquing, and historically and culturally contextualizing visual arts methods and traditions for integration in the elementary (K-5) classroom. Coursework will prepare students for the development of California Arts Standards (CAS)-based lesson plans for integration in California schools.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: must be Liberal Studies Elementary Education or Liberal Studies Child Development Elementary Education major.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area C: Art & Humanities
    All University Requirements: DCG: Non-Domestic
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 321 - Drawing II

    Units: 3

    Further development of formal, technical, and conceptual skills. Introduction of color drawing media. Emphasis on drawing as a tool for the visual communication of ideas. Recommended preparation: ART 105C .
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 105B ;
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 324 - Drawing III

    Units: 3

    Build on skills and concepts explored in prerequisite courses. Develop an aesthetically cohesive series of drawings informed by individual interests.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 112   or ART 273   or ART 321  or ART 325   or Instructor Approval.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 325 - Life Drawing II

    Units: 3

    Continued study of the form of the human figure from direct observation. Exploration of the ways in which figurative art can be used to communicate ideas.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 122  or IA.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 326 - Painting II

    Units: 3

    Further develop fundamentals of painting: materials, techniques, form, space, organization, composition, color. Explore individual intuition and vision. Emphasis on visual form and principles rather than subject matter.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 105B  and ART 106  or IA.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 329 - Painting III

    Units: 3

    Further develop individual intuition and vision. Apply, understand, and compare concepts, attitudes, and methods of traditional and contemporary approaches to painting. Recommended preparation: ART 326  or Instructor Approval.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 330 - Printmaking: Studio Topics

    Units: 3

    Further development of formal, technical, and conceptual skills. Emphasis on larger scale prints, color printing and combinations of print techniques. Rotating concentration on one or two print processes.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 107  or IA.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 333 - Printmaking Portfolio Development

    Units: 3

    Continued development of print skills to create personally expressive and content-driven artwork. course explores intensive study of intaglio, relief, monotype, lithography, and/or new processes.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 330  or IA.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 337 - Photography: Studio Topics

    Units: 3

    In-depth exploration of photographic tools and processes that build upon a basic knowledge of camera functions and analog and/or digital processes. Topics may include: alternative non-silver darkroom processes, digital negatives, large format cameras, and studio lighting.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 250  or ART 251 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 339 - Photography : Portfolio Development

    Units: 3

    Preparation for professional art practice. Concentration on developing thematic portfolio and professional presentation methods. Discussion of contemporary photo issues.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 337  and ART 367 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 340 - Digital Media II

    Units: 3

    Continued investigation into visual communication with emphasis in typography, layout and design, and information architecture.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 108 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 343 - Digital Media: Portfolio Development

    Units: 3

    Prepare for entry into professional practice through the development of a market-ready portfolio and work on complex problems.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 340 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 345 - Sculpture: Studio Topics

    Units: 3

    In-Depth exploration of sculptural philosophies and processes that build on sculptural knowledge. Topics such as: installation, performance, earth/ land works, public art, photographing 3D work, ephemeral, conceptual will be explored.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 109 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 346 - Sculpture: Materials and Methods

    Units: 3

    Continuation and development of skills with emphasis on newer media. Work with public art, ephemera, installation, earth works, performance.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 109 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 347 - Sculpture: Portfolio Development

    Units: 3

    Preparation for professional art practice. Emphasis on personal conceptual development and creation of cohesive body of work.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 109 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 348 - Jewelry/Small Metals: Casting and Fabrication

    Units: 3

    Introduction to casting and fabrication techniques: forming, enameling, cold connections, and stone setting through assigned projects. Alternative materials and patination. Further develop problem solving, intuitive thinking, and personal vocabulary.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 282 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 349 - Jewelry/Small Metals: Studio

    Units: 3

    Further technical and material exploration. Emphasis on development of a cohesive body of work. Preparation for professional art practice.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 282 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 350 - Ceramics: High Fire

    Units: 3

    Further development of forming and glazing skills associated with high temperature firing and materials. Emphasis on wheel-thrown forms.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 290 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 351 - Ceramics: Low Fire

    Units: 3

    Further development of forming and glazing skills associated with low-temperature firing and materials. Emphasis on hand-built forms.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 290 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 353 - Off-Campus Studies in Art History

    Units: 1-9

    Visit museums, archaeological monuments, collections.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: 6 units of art history or Instructor Approval.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD

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Units: 1-9
  
  • ART 354 - Problems in Art History

    Units: 1-4

    Special topics.
    Division: Upper Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture hrs TBD

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Units: 1-4
  
  • ART 356 - Museum and Gallery Practices

    Units: 3

    Overview of museum & gallery operations, including structural organization, collections management, conservation, installation, and exhibitions. Organize, design & install exhibitions in the Reese Bullen Gallery. Recommended preparation: ART 301 .
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 356M - Museum and Gallery Practices Depth Experience

    Units: 1

    Gain a more in-depth understanding of how art museums, art exhibitions, the art market and greater art world operate. Intended for art majors.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Co-requisite: ART 356  
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 1 hr.

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Units: 1
  
  • ART 357B - Curriculum and Development Through Art Education I

    Units: 3

    Examines the relationship between art and the development of children and adolescents. Discuss current theory and practice in art education. Beneficial to complete SED 210 /SED 410  before this class. Preferably, take fall semester of your junior year.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: Art education majors only.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 357C - Curriculum and Development Through Art Education II

    Units: 3

    Further development in curriculum planning. Students develop a docent program for participating schools and create an educational CD-ROM. Beneficial to complete SED 210  before this class. Preferably, take spring semester of your junior year.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 357B . Art education majors only.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 359 - Ceramics: Portfolio Development

    Units: 3

    Further develop technical skills, aesthetic awareness, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on personal visual expression and the creation of a cohesive body of work.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: (ART 350  and ART 351 ) or 2 semesters of ART 350  or 2 semesters of ART 351 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 367 - Photography II

    Units: 3

    Further exploration of digital imaging, including topics such as color theory, creative lighting control, and archival pigment printing. Creative problem solving and investigation of contemporary photo topics.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 251  or IA.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 372 - Digital Media: Studio Topics

    Units: 3

    Special assignments/topics addressing current trends and issues in digital media.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 108 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 372B - Radical Graphics: Activism and Climate

    Units: 3

    Investigates the context of activism throughout the history of Contemporary Art. Involves learning about the context of sustainability in the world of visual media design as well as social justice as a driving factor for issue based artwork. Involves the use of digital and hands on processes to research, communicate and visualize the stakes and solutions of activism and climate change as well as the technical skills needed to do so. Develop and reinforces dynamic skill sets to respond to these issues, and asks everyone involved to contribute and help shape what the class becomes.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Sustainability: Sustainability Related
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 373 - Illustration II

    Units: 3

    Introduction of digital drawing and painting techniques. Focus on the development of a body of work that reflects the individual skills and interests of its maker.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 108  and (ART 273  or ART 112 ).
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 395 - Topics in Studio Art

    Units: 1-6

    Experimental course in selected problems.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: one lower division art class or IA.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity hrs TBD

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Units: 1-6
  
  • ART 396B - Art Workshop

    Units: 1

    Various media.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 2 hrs.

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Units: 1
  
  • ART 410 - Art History Seminar

    Units: 4

    Capstone class for art history. Advanced topics in art history. Focus on research skills and art historical writing.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: Upper division art majors/ minors only.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • ART 437 - Professional Practices in Art

    Units: 3

    Capstone course for art majors. Development and refinement of professional practices related to visual arts.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: Senior standing. Art majors only.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 480 - Selected Topics in Art

    Units: 3

    Selected topics in art to be determined by program need and student interest. Topics vary.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 482 - Museum and Gallery Practices Internship

    Units: 3

    Culminating course for Art Museum and Gallery Practices Certificate. Intern at an arts institution chosen in consultation with the instructor.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 104I  and ART 356 .
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Academic internship course: Yes
    Weekly: Activity 6 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 491A - Teaching Assistant - Studio

    Units: 3

    This course provides an introduction to university-level teaching. Under the guidance of a master teacher, students learn curriculum development and will assist the instructor in the studio classroom. Recommended preparation: advanced-level standing in their media area.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: Upper division art majors only.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC
    Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 491B - Teaching Assistant - Art History

    Units: 3

    This course provides an introduction to university-level teaching. Advanced art history students, under the guidance of a master teacher, learn curriculum development as it pertains to the art history classroom. Recommended preparation: advanced-level standing in art history.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: Upper division art majors only.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC
    Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 491C - Teaching Assistant - Art Education

    Units: 3

    This course provides an introduction to university-level teaching. Under the guidance of a master teacher, students will learn curriculum development, as it pertains to the studio classroom. Recommended preparation: advanced-level standing in their media area.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 357B  and ART 357C . Upper division art majors only.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC
    Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 494 - B.F.A. Practicum in Studio Art

    Units: 4

    Cross-disciplinary seminar/lab. Production of a cohesive body of work that demonstrates perceptual acuity and conceptual understanding at a professional level. Required participation in critiques, discussions and readings.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 437  and senior standing in the BFA program.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Mandatory Letter Grade
    Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • ART 496 - Seminar in Art

    Units: 3

    Selected problems.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: at least 24 lower and upper division art units, or IA.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Seminar 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 497S - Service Learning and Art Education I

    Units: 3

    Integrates art education theory and practice with service learning concepts in concert with a practicum in the field - forty-five hours of participation assistant teaching in Community Partner visual arts programs.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 357B  and ART 357C . Upper division art education majors only.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Service learning course: Yes
    Weekly: Activity 4 hrs. Tutorial hrs TBD

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 498S - Service Learning and Art Education II

    Units: 3

    Integrates art education theory and practice with service learning concepts in concert with a practicum in the field - forty-five hours of teaching and related activities in Community Partner visual arts programs.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: ART 497S . Upper division art education majors only.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Service learning course: Yes
    Weekly: Activity 4 hrs. Tutorial hrs TBD

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Units: 3
  
  • ART 499 - Directed Study

    Units: 1-6

    Program and hours arranged with staff.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD

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Units: 1-6

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

  
  • AHSS 100 - Argonauts of Human Life

    Units: 3

    An anthropological perspective on human life, Cal Poly Humboldt major and career choices, and ways of navigating a multicultural, global, and digital society. College success skills will be developed in this course.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 101 - The Stories We Tell

    Units: 3

    Explore how the arts impact and influence understanding. Hands-on experience in music, film, and studio art to explore physical, socio-cultural, and emotional development in relationship to the broader community.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 102 - Humboldt Peoples and Places

    Units: 3

    Surveys the history of the people and places of Humboldt County. Analysis of political, economic, social, intellectual events, and the interactions among the diverse populations that reside here.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Sustainability: Sustainability Related
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 103 - Your Voice Your Story

    Units: 3

    Designed for CAHSS students to help you find yourself and your major, learn about others and local environment, and master strategies for success in college, your career, and life.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 104S - Global Meets Local in Humboldt

    Units: 3

    Are we “global”? Study the politics, culture, and economics of Humboldt County and the difference individuals make in our communities and the world. Service learning component. College success skills developed.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Sustainability: Sustainability Related
    Service learning course: Yes
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 106 - Humboldt in Popular Media

    Units: 3

    Preparation to be knowledgeable participants in a contemporary, complex media environment; describe, analyze, and critique media forms and content; craft media reflections through written, audio, and visual storytelling.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 108 - Nature, Culture and Food

    Units: 3

    Interdisciplinary examination of cultural perspectives on nature linked to social and environmental issues, emphasizing food systems and social change. College success skills will be developed in this course.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    All University Requirements: DCG: Domestic
    Sustainability: Sustainability Related
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 109 - Bilingual Experience in California

    Units: 3

    Best practices from a bilingual perspective to be successful on campus and in life. Improve your Spanish, get involved, and explore university agencies and resources. Taught in English and Spanish. Recommended preparation: Intermediate Spanish language abilities or Heritage Speaker of Spanish.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 150 - Marching Lumberjacks

    Units: 1

    Marching/ activity band for football games, university presence, parades, events.
    Division: Lower Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC
    Weekly: Activity 2 hrs.

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Units: 1
  
  • AHSS 180 - Selected Topics in Arts and Humanities

    Units: 1-3

    Interdisciplinary topics.
    Division: Lower Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • AHSS 201 - Evolution, Creation and the Robot Apocalypse

    Units: 3

    Are science and religion enemies, partners, or strangers? Galileo, Newton, Darwin, Einstein, and faith-leaders encourage critical thinking, lifelong-learning, and integrated self-development. College success skills will be developed in this course.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • AHSS 480 - Seminar in Selected Topics

    Units: 1-3

    Intensive study within an area of the social sciences.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: varies by topic.
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • AHSS 481 - Selected Topics in Arts and Humanities

    Units: 1-3

    Interdisciplinary topics.
    Division: Upper Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Seminar hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3

Biology

  
  • BIOL 102 - Human Biology

    Units: 3

    The human animal as a biological entity: structure, function, health and disease, evolution and behavior. Not intended for majors in science, natural resources, or kinesiology.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE B2: Life Science
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 102L - Human Biology Lab

    Units: 1

    Laboratory focusing on human anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Not intended for majors in science, natural resources, or kinesiology.
    Division: Lower Division
    Requisites: Co-requisite: BIOL 102 .
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE B3: Laboratory Activity
    Weekly: Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 1
  
  • BIOL 104 - General Biology

    Units: 3

    Principles of modern biology. Emphasis on aspects of biology rapidly reshaping our culture. Not intended for majors in science or natural resources.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE B2: Life Science, GE B3: Laboratory Activity
    Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 105 - Principles of Biology

    Units: 4

    Fundamental processes of life. Structure and function of cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
    Division: Lower Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: CHEM 107  or CHEM 109  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE B2: Life Science, GE B3: Laboratory Activity
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 180 - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics of current interest supplemental to established lower division curricular offerings.
    Division: Lower Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 180A - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics of current interest supplemental to established lower division curricular offerings.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 180L - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics of current interest supplemental to established lower division curricular offerings.
    Division: Lower Division
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Laboratory hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 198 - Supplemental Instruction

    Units: 1

    Collaborative work for students enrolled in introductory biology.
    Division: Lower Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC
    Weekly: Activity 2 hrs.

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Units: 1
  
  • BIOL 210 - Medical Microbiology

    Units: 4

    Classification, physiology, and pathogenesis of human disease caused by bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and virus. Theories of diagnosis, treatment, immunity, and prophylaxis. Lab training in cultivation, identification, diagnosis.
    Division: Lower Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 104  or BIOL 105  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Seminar 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 255 - Marine Biology

    Units: 3

    The study of life in marine environments (kelp beds, rocky shores, salt marshes, coral reefs, deep sea). Emphasis on marine organisms and the processes that structure marine communities and ecosystems, their productivity and conservation.
    Division: Lower Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: (OCN 109  (if taken prior to fall 2015) or OCN 109  and OCN 109L  ; BIOL 105  or BOT 105  or ZOOL 110 .
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 280 - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics of current interest supplemental to established lower division curricular offerings.
    Division: Lower Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 280L - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics of current interest supplemental to established lower division curricular offerings.
    Division: Lower Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Laboratory hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 301 - History of Biology

    Units: 3

    How key ideas in biology developed from antiquity to present. Sociocultural influences on biology; effects of biological discoveries on society. Intended for non-majors. Cannot be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: completed lower division GE science.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 304 - Human Genetics

    Units: 3

    Heredity in humans. Sexuality/reproduction; nature and activities of genes and chromosomes; behavioral genetics; genetic disorders; modern biomedical genetics. Intended for non-majors. Cannot be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: completed lower division science GE.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science
    All University Requirements: DCG: Non-Domestic
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 305 - Social Behavior and Biology

    Units: 3

    Social behavior and biology of animals, including humans. Social grouping; communication; sexual and parental behavior; reciprocity; altruism; aggression and dominance. Intended for non-majors. Cannot be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: completed lower division science GE.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 306 - California Natural History

    Units: 3

    Human interaction with the natural world as seen by biologists. Identify plants or animals and habitats of northern California. Intended for non-majors. Cannot be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: completed lower division science GE.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science
    Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 307 - Evolution

    Units: 4

    Properties and differentiation of populations. Population genetics; mechanisms of species formation; and macroevolution.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 340 .
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Seminar 1 hr.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 308 - Environment and Culture: How People Transformed a Continent

    Units: 3

    How different cultures have altered ecological systems in the U.S. From the influence of Native Americans on ecosystems to how expansion of European colonists and contemporary culture effects our environment. Intended for non-majors. Cannot be used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: completed lower division science GE.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science
    Sustainability: Sustainability Related
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 330 - Principles of Ecology

    Units: 4

    Major ideas shaping modern ecology: population regulation, competition, predation, ecosystem energetics, mathematical models, and nutrient cycling. Role of biological and physical factors in developing community structure.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 105 ; STAT 108  or STAT 108I  or STAT 109 ; BOT 105  or ZOOL 110 ; all with grades of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 335 - Field or Laboratory Problems

    Units: 1-2

    Individual work in field or lab research.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD

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Units: 1-2
  
  • BIOL 340 - Genetics

    Units: 4

    Principles of heredity; nature and function of genetic material, with quantitative analyses; genetic constitution of populations.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 105  and (STAT 108  or STAT 108I  or STAT 109  or CHEM 341 ); all with grades of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Activity 2 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 350 - Cell Biology

    Units: 3

    Study of the structure and function of cells with emphases in biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology, and methods used to address relevant questions in the field.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 340  and (PHYX 106  or PHYX 109 .)
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Mandatory Letter Grade
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 369 - Professional Writing in the Life Sciences

    Units: 4

    Writing scientific papers for publication. Theses, journal articles, reviews, grant applications, technical reports.
    Division: Upper Division
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Activity 4 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 380 - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics of current interest supplemental to established upper division curricular offerings.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 380L - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics of current interest supplemental to established upper division curricular offerings.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 399 - Supplemental Work in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Directed study for transfer student whose prior coursework is not equivalent to corresponding Cal Poly Humboldt courses. Department and instructor approval required.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 412 - General Microbiology

    Units: 4

    Natural history and importance of bacteria, archaea, and viruses. Structure, growth, metabolism, genetics, taxonomy, diversity pathogenesis and applied aspects of microorganisms.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 340  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 6 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 418 - Marine Microbiology

    Units: 3

    Biology, behavior and function of microorganisms in diverse marine habitats, roles in ecological processes. Laboratory: isolation, molecular and ecological approaches to microbial processes.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 340  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 430 - Intertidal Ecology

    Units: 3

    Ecological principles as applied in coastal marine habitats: rocky shores, sandy beaches, bay flats, and nearshore waters. Numerous field trips; one weekend trip. Individual and group studies a major part of lab work.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 330  and ZOOL 314 , or their equivalents; all with a grade of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Seminar 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 433 - Microbial Ecology

    Units: 3

    This course explores the biology, behavior, and function of microorganisms in natural environments with attention to their role in ecologically and environmentally significant processes. One weekend field-trip.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 412  or (BIOL 340  and BIOL 330 ). Co-requisite BIOL 433D .
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Course fees: See class schedule for fee information
    Weekly: Seminar 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 433D - Microbial Ecology Discussion

    Units: 1

    This discussion explores the biology, behavior, and function of microorganisms in natural environments (to be taken in conjunction with BIOL 433  lecture and lab).
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 412  or (BIOL 340  and BIOL 330 ).
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Activity 2 hrs.

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Units: 1
  
  • BIOL 434 - Population and Community Ecology

    Units: 4

    The study of the structure and distribution of populations and communities. Topics include population viability modeling, metapopulation dynamics, mark-recapture techniques, species interactions, trophic dynamics, assembly rules, biodiversity, and conservation issues.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 330  or WLDF 301 .
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Sustainability: Sustainability Related
    Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.

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Units: 4
  
  • BIOL 440 - Molecular Genetics Lab

    Units: 2

    Experiments in modern and classical genetics, using a variety of organisms.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 340  or equivalent with a grade of C- or higher
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Laboratory 6 hrs.

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Units: 2
  
  • BIOL 448 - Biogeography

    Units: 3

    Past/present geographic distribution of animal and plant groups. Emphasis on vertebrate animals and vascular plants.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 330 .
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Seminar 3 hrs.

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Units: 3
  
  • BIOL 450 - Cell Biology Laboratory

    Units: 2

    Experiments in modern and classical cellular and molecular biology, cellular physiology, and biochemistry of cells using cell culture models.
    Division: Upper Division
    Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 350  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Laboratory 6 hrs.

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Units: 2
  
  • BIOL 480 - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics in current advances as demand warrants.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Seminar hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 480L - Selected Topics in Biology

    Units: 1-3

    Topics in current advances as demand warrants.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Weekly: Laboratory hrs TBD

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Units: 1-3
  
  • BIOL 482 - Supervised Internship

    Units: 1-12

    Students implement the theory and practice of their major my working for a public agency or private firm/organization.
    Division: Upper Division
    Repeats: Repeatable for Credit
    Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required
    Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
    Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required
    Academic internship course: Yes
    Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD

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Units: 1-12
 

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