Biological and Environmental Sciences Courses

• BIOSCI-100 General Biology (4 Credits) 

  Explores the nature of science, including cell structure and processes, energetics in living systems, heredity, development, evolution, diversity, and environmental relationships. UC credit limitations: No credit for BIOSCI-100 if taken after BIOSCI-106, 107, 201, 202, 204, 205, 215, 216, or 221. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  MATH-140, 140H, or 140X. - Recommended prior to taking this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Canyon Country Campus, Valencia Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI-100H General Biology- Honors (4 Credits)

  Explores the nature of science, including cell structure and processes, energetics in living systems, heredity, development, evolution, diversity, and environmental relationships. Critical analysis combined with written and oral presentation of primary scientific literature will differentiate BIOSCI 100H from BIOSCI 100. UC credit limitations: No credit for BIOSCI-100 if taken after BIOSCI-106, 107, 201, 202, 204, 205, 215, 216, or 221. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  MATH-140, 140H, or 140X. - Recommended prior to taking this course, but is not required.
  ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H - Recommended prior to taking this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Canyon Country Campus, Valencia Campus, OnlineLIVE & Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall, Every Year

• BIOSCI-101 Intro Biology for Health Professionals (4 Credits)

  Investigates the science of biology for students interested in pursuing a career in health professions. This course will highlight vertebrate anatomy and physiology by understanding cellular organization and processes, the energetics of living systems, and the role of heredity, evolution, and diversity. UC Credit limitation: No credit for BIOSCI-101 if taken after BIOSCI-100, 100H, 106, 106H, 107, 107H, 115, 116, 201, 202, 204, 205, or 221.

  Requisites:
  MATH-140, 140H, or 140X. - Recommended prior to taking this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Canyon Country Campus, Valencia Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online

• BIOSCI-106 Organismal/Environmental Bio (4 Credits)

  Surveys the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms. It emphasizes general biological principles including population biology and ecology, basic genetics, animal behavior, evolution, classification, structure, function and adaptations of organisms (including plants, fungi, protists, animals, and unicellular organisms) to their environments. This course is intended for Biological Sciences majors. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher math placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online, Online & In PersonValencia, OnlineLIVE & InPersonValencia

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI 106H Organismal/Environmental Bio- Honors (4 Credits)

  Surveys the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms. It emphasizes general biological principles including population biology and ecology, basic genetics, animal behavior, evolution, classification, structure, function and adaptations of organisms (including plants, fungi, animals, and unicellular organisms) to their environments. This course is intended for Biological Sciences majors. Critical analysis combined with written and oral presentation of primary scientific literature will differentiate BIOSCI-106H from BIOSCI-106. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher math placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE & InPersonValencia

  Typically Offered:
  Fall, Every Year

• BIOSCI 107 Molecular/Cellular Biology (4 Credits)

  Introduces the principles of cellular form and function including: bioenergetics and metabolism, molecular structure and evolution, gene regulation, cellular anatomy and physiology, and the principles of biotechnology.

  Requisites:
  Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher math placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  CHEM-201 or 201H. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI 107H Molecular/Cellular Biology- Honors (4 Credits)

  Introduces the principles of cellular form and function including: bioenergetics and metabolism, molecular structure and evolution, gene regulation, cellular anatomy and physiology, and the principles of biotechnology. Critical analysis combined with written and oral presentation of primary scientific literature will differentiate BIOSCI-107H from BIOSCI-107.

  Requisites:
  Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher math placement. ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H or higher English placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  CHEM-201 or 201H. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE & Online

  Typically Offered:
  Spring, Every Year

• BIOSCI 115 General Zoology (4 Credits)

  Surveys the animal kingdom with an emphasis on applying evolutionary and ecological principles to integrate mechanisms at the cellular, organismal and population levels. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher math placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  BIOSCI-107 or BIOSCI-107H. - Recommended prior to taking this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Canyon Country Campus, Valencia Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE & Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall, Every Year

• BIOSCI 116 General Botany (4 Credits)

  Surveys the plant kingdom with an emphasis on the biology, ecology, evolution and the economic impact of plant communities. Field trips may be required and may be outside the assigned class times.

  Requisites:
  Completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher math placement. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  BIOSCI-107 or BIOSCI-107H. - Recommended prior to taking this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Canyon Country Campus, Valencia Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE & Online, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom

  Typically Offered:
  Spring, Every Year

• BIOSCI 119 Marine Biology (4 Credits)

  Examines the description, distribution and natural history of marine organisms. Field trips may be required and may extend outside the assigned class times. Same as OCEAN-119.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus, Online

  Typically Offered:
  Spring, Every Year

• BIOSCI 130 Environmental Biology (3 Credits)

  Introduces basic ecological principles and current environmental issues such as pollution (air, water, and soil), climate change, deforestation, the impact of human population growth on available resources and natural capital, and possible solutions to these problems. Not designed for biological science majors.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Canyon Country Campus, Valencia Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE & Online, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom

  Typically Offered:
  Fall and Spring, Every Year

• BIOSCI 132 Concepts in Evolution (3 Credits)

  Explores the process of biological evolution and the fundamental mechanisms and concepts by which evolution works and how the theory is applied. Major topics covered include natural selection and adaptation, role of genetic variation in evolution, co-evolution and populations and the formation of new species.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Canyon Country Campus, Online, Valencia Campus

  Typically Offered:
  Fall

• BIOSCI 140 Principles of Human Genetics (3 Credits)

  Introduces the principles of human genetics, and function of DNA; genes, chromosomes and patterns of inheritance are explored. Not designed for biological science majors.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus, Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall and Spring, Every Year

• BIOSCI 180 Biology of Cancer (3 Credits)

  Introduces the basic principles underlying the development and treatment of cancer including risk factors, tumor formation, cancer genes, and cancer vaccines.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, Canyon Country Campus

  Typically Offered:
  Fall

• BIOSCI 201 Intro to Human Anatomy (4 Credits)

  Presents the major structural characteristics of the human body, including cells, tissues, organs, and the following organ systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, integumentary, sensory, lymphatic, reproductive and endocrine. UC credit limitations: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205 combined; maximum credit 8 units.

  Requisites:
  BIOSCI-100 or BIOSCI-100H or BIOSCI-101 or BIOSCI-107 or BIOSCI-107H. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  Eligibility for college level English (ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H) - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.
  Eligibility for college level Math course with an Intermediate Algebra prerequisite (MATH-103, MATH-103X, MATH-140, MATH-140H, MATH-140X). - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI 202 Intro to Human Physiology (4 Credits)

  Examines the functioning of the human body, including cells and membranes, nerve and muscle function, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology, metabolism, sensory organs, lymphatic and immune systems, endocrinology and reproduction. Students gain experience in the use of standard and computerized physiological equipment. UC credit limitations: BIOSCI-201, 202, and 204, 205 combined; maximum credit 8 units.

  Requisites:
  BIOSCI-100 or BIOSCI-100H or BIOSCI-101 or BIOSCI-107 or BIOSCI-107H. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  Eligibility for college level English (ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H) - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.
  Eligibility for college level Math course with an Intermediate Algebra prerequisite (MATH-103, MATH-103X, MATH-140, MATH-140H, MATH-140X) - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE & Online, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI 204 Human Anatomy/Physiology I (4 Credits)

  Present the structure and function of the human body including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and the nervous systems. UC credit limitations: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205 combined; maximum credit 8 units.

  Requisites:
  BIOSCI-100 or BIOSCI-100H or BIOSCI-101 or BIOSCI-107 or BIOSCI-107H - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  Eligibility for college level English (ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H) - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.
  Eligibility for college level Math course with an Intermediate Algebra prerequisite (MATH-103, MATH-103X, MATH-140, MATH-140H, MATH-140X). - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online, OnlineLIVE & InPersonValencia

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI 205 Human Anatomy/Physiology II (4 Credits)

  Continues the study of the structure and function of the human body including the endocrine, sensory, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and male and female reproductive systems. UC credit limitations: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205 combined; maximum credit 8 units.

  Requisites:
  BIOSCI-204. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI 221 Intro to Microbiology (5 Credits)

  Introduces the biology of microorganisms; bacteria, viruses, protozoa, parasitic worms, algae, fungi, and their significance, with emphasis on clinical microbiology and infectious disease for the health sciences.

  Requisites:
  BIOSCI-100 or BIOSCI-100H or BIOSCI-101 or BIOSCI-107 or BIOSCI-107H. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  CHEM-151 or CHEM-151H - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
  Eligibility for college level English (ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H) - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.
  Eligibility for college level Math course with an Intermediate Algebra prerequisite (MATH-103, MATH-103X, MATH-140, MATH-140H, MATH-140X) - Recommended to be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course, but is not required.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online, Online & InPersonValencia, Online & InPersonCynCntry

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Spring/Summer, Every Year

• BIOSCI 240 Molecular Genetics (4 Credits)

  Introduces the principles of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics, while emphasizing the structure, function and regulation of genes along with patterns of inheritance.

  Requisites:
  BIOSCI-107 or BIOSCI-107H. - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Online

  Typically Offered:
  Fall and Spring, Every Year

• BIOSCI 330 Environmental Biology in a Changing World (5 Credits)

  Examines the biological basis of environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. It explores the ways in which these problems impact natural capital, or the resources that nature provides us, such as clean air and water, fertile soil, and a stable climate. On and Off-campus field trips and grounds work may be required. Upper division course, registration is limited to students with Junior Standing in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Building Performance Degree program.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus, Online

• ENVRMT-101 Intro Environmental Studies (3 Credits)

  Introduces the use of the Earth's natural resources by human civilizations; the roles that economics, ethics, law, history, politics, culture and gender inequity have played in resource use and distribution in environmental studies. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus, Online, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom

  Typically Offered:
  Fall/Winter/Spring, Every Year

• ENVRMT-103 Intro Environmental Science (4 Credits)

  Introduces environmental issues from a scientific perspective, focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interaction between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom, OnlineLIVE & Online, Online & InPersonCynCntry

  Typically Offered:
  Fall and Spring, Every Year

• ENVRMT-104 Energy Resource Conservation (3 Credits)

  Introduces a quantitative survey of current energy resources, alternate methods of energy generation, and various energy conservation methods, including practical applications relevant to today's economy and technology while stressing physics of energy and environmental utilization relevant to energy use. Field trips may be required.

  Requisites:
  None

  Locations:
  Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus, OnlineLIVE Via ConferZoom

  Typically Offered:
  Fall and Spring, Every Year