Genetics and Molecular Biology <> BIOL_SCI 215-CN |
This course is the first of a four-course sequence that is
completed by BIOL SCI 217 in the fall quarter, BIOL SCI 308 in the
winter and BIOL SCI 219 in the spring. The genetics and molecular
biology course covers the principles of inheritance; gene function;
mechanisms by which DNA is replicated, transcribed into RNAs, and
translated into proteins; and the basics of the process of natural
selection. This is an early fall course held between September 2
and September 22, 2020.
Synchronous sessions will be held on the following dates: W 9/2, Th
9/3, Sa 9/5, Tu 9/8, Th 9/10, Sa 9/12, Tu 9/15, Th 9/17, Sa 9/19,
Tu 9/22.
Prerequisite: one year of general chemistry with laboratory (CHEM
101, 102, 103 or CHEM 110, 131, 132).
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Physiology <> BIOL_SCI 217-CN |
This course is the second in a four-course sequence that is
completed by BIOL SCI 308 in the winter and BIOL SCI 219 in the
spring. The physiology course covers organization and functioning
of the major organ systems in mammals.
Schedule note: The first class session will be
Monday, September 28.
A lab course, BIOL SCI 220 Genetic and Molecular Laboratory, may be
taken concurrently with this course. Prerequisite: CHEM 131.
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Cell Biology <> BIOL_SCI 219-CN |
The cell biology course covers mechanisms that cells use to
compartmentalize and transport proteins, to move, to regulate
growth and death, and to communicate with their environments. This
course was formerly BIOL SCI 216. Students who have previously
taken BIOL SCI 216 should not register for this course.
A lab course, BIOL SCI 222, may be taken
concurrently with this course. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 132.
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Genetic Molecular Process Lab <> BIOL_SCI 220-CN |
Laboratory techniques and experiments in fundamental aspects of
transmission genetics and molecular biology. Credit for this course
is 0.34 units. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 132.
Schedule Note (Updated
8/31/2020):
ALL sections (100, 101
102, 110,
111, and 112) of this lab course are labeled "Synchronous"
in CAESAR and will meet remotely. No sections will
meet on campus. The lab will also have an asynchronous, online
component; details will be in the course syllabus.
Note for all
sections: Students should be available from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on each
Saturday of the quarter (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7,
11/14, and 11/21) for synchronous, online course activities in
Canvas. Details will be announced by the instructor.
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Cellular Processes Laboratory <> BIOL_SCI 221-CN |
Laboratory techniques and experiments in fundamental aspects of
cell biology. Credit for this course is 0.34
units. Prerequisite: grades of C- or higher in both BIOL SCI
220 and CHEM 103 or 132.
Section 100 of BIOL SCI
221-CN will have both a remote component and face-to-face
meetings and is labeled "hybrid" in CAESAR. Section 101 of BIOL SCI 221-CN
will meet remotely only and is labeled
"synchronous" in CAESAR.
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Investigative Lab <> BIOL_SCI 222-CN |
The Investigative Laboratory is a hypothesis driven, discovery
based laboratory class. During the quarter, students will be
engaged in independent laboratory research projects where they will
design and implement their own experiments centered around a
central theme. Credit for this course is 0.34
units. Prerequisite: grades of C- or higher in both BIOL SCI
221 and CHEM 103 or 132.
Section 17 of BIOL SCI
222-CN will have both a remote component and face-to-face
meetings and is labeled "hybrid" in CAESAR. Section 18 of BIOL SCI 222-CN
will meet remotely only and is labeled "synchronous" in CAESAR.
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Biochemistry <> BIOL_SCI 308-CN |
This course covers basic concepts in biochemistry, emphasizing
the structure and function of biological macromolecules,
fundamental cellular biochemical processes, and the chemical logic
in metabolic transformations. This course was formerly BIOL SCI
218. Students who have previously taken BIOL SCI 218 should not
register for this course.
A lab course, BIOL SCI 221, may be taken concurrently with this
course. Prerequisites: BIOL SCI 217 and CHEM 210-A.
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Quantitative Problem Solving in Chemistry <> CHEM 110-CN |
Solution strategies for traditional word problems and their
application to basic chemistry quantitative problems: dimensional
analysis, chemical equations, stoichiometry, limiting reagents
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General Chemistry 1 <> CHEM 131-CN |
Quantum mechanics, electronic structure, periodic properties of
the elements, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, intermolecular
forces, properties of solids and liquids, special topics in modern
chemistry. Must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 141-CN General
Chemistry I Lab. Prerequisite: completion of CHEM 110-CN (grade of
C- or better), or current enrollment in CHEM 110-CN.
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General Chemistry 2 <> CHEM 132-CN |
Solutions and colligative properties, chemical equilibrium,
aqueous solution equilibria, chemical kinetics, metals in chemistry
and biology, oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry,
special topics in modern chemistry. Must be taken concurrently
with CHEM 142-CN General Chemistry Lab 2. Prerequisite: completion
of CHEM 131-CN and CHEM 141-CN (grade of C- or better), or current
enrollment in CHEM 131-CN/CHEM 141-CN.
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General Chemistry 1 Lab <> CHEM 141-CN |
Chemical analysis of real samples using basic laboratory
techniques including titration, colorimetric analysis, density
measurements, and atomic spectroscopy. Planning, data collection,
interpretation, and reporting on experiments. Credit for this
course is 0.34 units. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM
131-CN General Chemistry 1. Prerequisite: completion of CHEM 110
(grade of C– or better), or current enrollment in CHEM 110-CN.
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General Chemistry Lab 2 <> CHEM 142-CN |
General Chemistry Lab 2 is a laboratory course in which
techniques applied to materials science and nanotechnology,
acid-base chemistry, and chemical kinetics will be employed. Major
objectives involve work involving planning, data collection,
interpretation, and reporting on experiments. Credit for this
course is 0.34 units. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM
132-CN General Chemistry 2. Prerequisite: completion of CHEM
131-CN and CHEM 141-CN (grade of C- or better), or current
enrollment in CHEM 131-CN/CHEM 141-CN.
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Organic Chemistry <> CHEM 210-A |
This course is the first of a three-course sequence that is
completed by CHEM 210-B in the winter quarter, and CHEM 210-C in
the spring quarter. Basic concepts of organic chemistry will be
presented, including hybridization, resonance, nomenclature,
stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. The preparation and
reactions of alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols will
also be covered. There will be some additional lectures, to be
arranged once the quarter begins. Prerequisite: completion of
General Chemistry Sequence (CHEM 110, 131, 132 and 141,
142) with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent transfer
credit with qualifying score on the Chemistry Placement Exam.
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Organic Chemistry <> CHEM 210-B |
CHEM 210-B is the second course in a three-term sequence in
organic chemistry. It covers the chemistry of the major oxygen- and
nitrogen-containing functional groups, as well as the chemistry of
aromatic compounds. Mechanism is emphasized in the study of these
materials. The course includes a laboratory component which
includes an introduction to basic organic laboratory techniques, as
well as the preparation, purification and characterization of
organic substances. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 230-B
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory. Prerequisite: completion of CHEM
210-A (grade of C- or better), or current enrollment in CHEM
210-A.
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Organic Chemistry III <> CHEM 210-C |
This course builds upon the fundamentals developed in CHEM
210-A,-B. It covers chemistry of polyfunctional compounds of
biological and medicinal interest, as well as modern organic
synthesis, bioorganic chemistry, and recent developments in organic
chemistry. The laboratory provides training in qualitative organic
analysis and multistep synthesis. Must be taken concurrently
with CHEM 230-C Organic Chemistry III Laboratory. Prerequisite:
completion of CHEM 210-B (grade of C- or better), or current
enrollment in CHEM 210-B.
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Organic Chemistry II Lab <> CHEM 230-B |
This is the laboratory course associated with CHEM 210-B Organic
Chemistry II. The lab provides instruction in experimental
techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing chemical
separations, spectroscopic characterization, and reactions of
alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, carbonyls, esters, and
aromatic compounds. Credit for this course is 0.34 units. Must
be taken concurrently with CHEM 210-B Organic Chemistry.
Prerequisite: completion of CHEM 210-A (grade of C- or better), or
current enrollment in CHEM 210-A.
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Organic Chemistry III Lab <> CHEM 230-C |
This is the laboratory course associated with CHEM 210-C Organic
Chemistry III. The lab covers experimental techniques of modern
organic chemistry emphasizing chemical separations, spectroscopic
characterization, and reactions such as amide synthesis, Grignard
reaction, aldol condensation, Robinson annulation, and Diels-Alder
reaction. Credit for this course is 0.34 units. Must be taken
concurrently with CHEM 210-C Organic Chemistry III. Prerequisite:
completion of CHEM 210-B (grade of C- or better), or current
enrollment in CHEM 210-B.
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College Physics I <> PHYSICS 130-A |
This is the first quarter of a three-quarter algebra-based
physics course with lecture and laboratory. Physics is the most
basic of the sciences, dealing with the behavior and structure of
matter. Lectures and labs illustrate physical principles:
mechanics, motion, momentum and energy, and fluids. Continues in
winter and spring quarters as PHYSICS 130-B, C.
Requires concurrent enrollment in the PHYSICS 131-A lab. Two lab
sections are available in in Fall 2020; lab times are Tuesdays
8:00-9:50 pm or Saturdays 2:00-3:50 pm.
Prerequisite: college algebra or higher college math course.
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College Physics II <> PHYSICS 130-B |
This course is the continuation of PHYSICS 130-A algebra-based
physics with lecture and laboratory; the sequence concludes with
PHYSICS 130-C in the spring quarter. Harnessing the forces of
electrical power; how they have altered the way we live and
perceive ourselves in the universe. Lecture demonstrations
illustrate physical principles: electricity and magnetism, DC and
AC circuits. Must be taken concurrently with PHYSICS 131-B
Physics Laboratory II. Labs will meet for the first time after the
first lecture session. Prerequisite: completion of PHYSICS 130-A or
current enrollment in PHYSICS 130-A.
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College Physics III <> PHYSICS 130-C |
This course is the continuation of PHYSICS 130-A,B. Wave motion,
optics, and introduction to the basic concepts of modern physics
including quantum mechanics, relativity, and atomic physics. The
course focuses on conceptual understanding of basic physical
principles and their real-world applications. Demonstration
experiments will be used to illustrate physical phenomena and
concepts. Must be taken concurrently with PHYSICS 131-C
Physics Laboratory III. Lab times are Tuesdays 8:00-9:50 pm;
Wednesdays 9:00-10:50 am; Saturdays 12:00-1:50 pm; or Saturdays
2:00-3:50 pm. Labs will meet for the first time after the first
lecture session. Prerequisite: completion of PHYSICS 130-B or
current enrollment in PHYSICS 130-B.
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Physics Laboratory I <> PHYSICS 131-A |
This is the laboratory course associated with PHYSICS 130-A and
must be taken concurrently. Credit for this course is .34
units.
Schedule note (updated 8/10/20): All sections of
PHYSICS 131-A (100, 102, 110 and 112) are labeled "Synchronous" in
CAESAR and will meet
remotely only. There will be no on-campus meetings for this
lab course. Lab course schedule and details will be announced in
Canvas at the beginning of the term.
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Physics Lab II <> PHYSICS 131-B |
This is the laboratory course associated with PHYSICS 130-B and
must be taken concurrently. Credit for this course is .34
units.
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Physics Lab III <> PHYSICS 131-C |
This is the laboratory course associated with PHYSICS 130-C and
must be taken concurrently. Credit for this course is .34
units.
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Professional Health Careers Proseminar I <> PRO_HLTH 396-A |
Prohealth Proseminar I will meet during the first fall quarter
of the students’ pre-health program to prepare students to succeed
in the professional health careers program. This proseminar series
will be completed by PROHLTH 396-B: Prohealth Proseminar II in the
students’ final spring quarter. This non-credit course covers
topics including adjusting to life as a science student, academic
resources, extracurricular resources, and preparing for the
professional/medical school application process. There is no
tuition charged for this course.
Enrollment in this course is limited to students in SPS
professional health careers certificate programs. Only students in those programs will
be able to register for the course.
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