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The Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior Major Program | |
B.S. Major Requirements: | | | UNITS | | Preparatory Subject Matter | 60-70 | Biological Sciences 1A-1B-1C
| 15 | Chemistry 2A-2B-2C
| 15 | Chemistry 8A-8B or 118A-118B-118C
| 6-12 | Mathematics 16A-16B-16C or 17A- 17B-17C or 21A-21B- 21C
| 9-12 | Physics 7A-7B-7C
| 12 | Statistics 13, 32, 100 (recommended), or 102
| 3-4 | | Depth Subject Matter | 46-48 | Biological Sciences 101, 102, 103, 104
| 13 | Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 100, 101, 101L, 102
| 15 | Select three or more units of laboratory course work from the following list
| 3 | Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 104L, 106, 111C, 111L, 160L, 194H; other courses with the approval of the master adviser.
| Additional Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior depth unit requirement
| 12 | All other Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior courses not used in satisfaction of any other requirement; or Anthropology 154A, 154B; or Entomology 104; or Exercise Biology 101, 102, 111. Courses 192, 197T, 199 may not be used to satisfy the depth unit requirement.
| One course from Anthropology 151, Evolution and Ecology 100, Geology 107
| 3-4 | | Total Units for Major | 106-118 | Minor Program Requirements: | | Neuroscience | 18 | Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior 100
| 4 | Five courses from:
| Choose at least four from following:
| Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior 103, 112, 124, 126, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 168, 169
| One of the following may be completed to fulfill course requirement:
| Psychology 113, 121, 129, Linguistics 175, Philosophy 103, Human Development 163
| The following courses are cross-listed and either offering can be used to fulfill the course requirement: NPB 124/PSC 124, NPB 160/NSC 160, NPB 163/PSC 128
| | Master Adviser. Jack Goldberg in 191 Briggs Hall, for the Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior Major and the Neuroscience Minor | | Advising Center. 188 Briggs Hall (530) 752-9696 |
Courses in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior (NPB)Lower Division Courses10. Elementary Human Physiology (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Introduction to physiology for non-science majors. Includes basic cell physiology and survey of major organ systems and how they function in homeostasis and human health. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 101. GE credit: SciEng.--III. (III.) Bautista, Antognini 12. The Human Brain and Disease (3)Lecture--3 hours. Normal function and diseases of the human brain and nervous system. Diseases discussed include Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, leprosy, amnesia and schizophrenia. Intended for non-science majors. Not open for credit to students who have completed courses 100, 101, 112, or Psychology 121. GE credit: SciEng.--I. (l.) Recanzone 14. Illusions: Fooling the Brain (3)Lecture--3 hours. Introduction to perceptual processing in the human nervous system; illusions. GE credit: SciEng.--II. (II.) Ditterich 15. The Physiology of Human Aging (4) Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. A broad examination of age-associated changes in body functions. Includes basic cell physiology, a survey of major organ systems and the age-induced alterations in system function. Some ageassociated diseases will also be examined. Intended for non-science majors. Not open for credit to students who have completed Biological Sciences 15. GE Credit: SciEng.--I. (I.) Bautista 90A. Lower Division Seminar: Issues in Body Weight Regulation (2)Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing, consent of instructor. Critical examination of issues in body weight regulation through shared readings, discussions, written assignments, debates and oral presentations. Limited enrollment.--II. (II.) C. Warden, N. Warden 90B. Human Color Perception (2)Seminar--2 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: lower division standing. The neural determinants of color appearance and why we see the world in the way we do. Demonstrations of color phenomena and what they tell us about the human brain. Limited enrollment. GE credit: ArtHum or SciEng, Wrt.--II. (II.) Werner 90C. Current Issues in Animal Behavior (2)Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing. The mechanisms and outcomes of sexual selection (mate choice and mate competition). Theory, current models and evidence that supports or refutes the models. Limited enrollment.--II. (II.) Hedrick 90D. Lower Division Seminar: Current Issues in Reproductive Endocrinology (2)Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing. The integrative roles of reproductive hormones in mammalian reproduction and health. Current theory and models regarding hormone function and use in reproductive health and contraception, and evidence that supports or refutes the models.--ll. (ll.) 90E. Biology of Aging (2)Seminar--2 hours. Prerequisite: freshman standing. Current theories on the biology of aging covering genetic, biochemical, and physiological aspects. Emphasis on critical evaluation of controversial and contemporary issues.--I. (I.) 91C. Research Conference (1)Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Lower division standing in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior or related biological science and consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in course 99. Research findings and methods in neurobiology, physiology, and/or behavior. Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 92. Internship (1-12)Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. Work experience off and on campus in all subject areas offered in the section of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. Internships supervised by a member of the faculty. (P/NP grading only.) 98. Directed Group Study (1-5)Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) 99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5)Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) Upper Division Courses100. Neurobiology (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B; Physics 5C or 7C recommended. Brains and nervous systems, neurons and neural circuits. Vision, hearing, and feature extraction by the central nervous system. Development of nervous systems. Coordination of movement. The cell biology of learning and memory. Perception, cognition, and disorders of the brain. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 112, 160, 161 or 162, or Neuroscience 221 or 222.--I, II, III. (I, II III.) Chapman, Mulloney, Sutter 101. Systemic Physiology (5)Lecture--5 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1B; Physics 1B or 7C strongly recommended. Systemic physiology with emphasis on aspects of human physiology. Functions of major organ systems, with the structure of those systems described as a basis for understanding the functions. Only three units of credit awarded for students having taken Biomedical Engineeering 116.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Bautista, Debello, Goldberg, Furlow, Ishida, Sillman, Usrey, Weidner 101L. Systemic Physiology Laboratory (3)Laboratory--3 hours; discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 prior to taking 101L recommended, but 101 may be taken concurrently. Selected experiments to illustrate functional characteristics of organ systems discussed in course 101.--I, ll, III. (I, ll, III.) Bautista, Goldberg, Liets 102. Animal Behavior (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C. Basic principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Underlying physiological and ethological mechanisms. The evolution of behavior, with special emphasis on behavior under natural conditions. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 155. (Former course 155.)--II, III. (II, III.) Hahn, Nevitt 103. Cellular Physiology/Neurobiology (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103 and 104; Physics 7C recommended. Cellular physiology with emphasis on membrane transport processes and neuronal physiology. Fundamental physical-chemical and biological mechanisms of membrane transport will be considered in relation to cytoplasmic homeostasis, communication between cells, and the cellular mechanisms of sensory and motor transduction. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 100B. (Former course 100B.)--II. (II.) Pappone 104L. Cellular Physiology/Neurobiology Laboratory (4)Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--five 6-hour sessions and discussion--five 2-hour sessions to alternate weekly; extensive writing. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101 and Biological Sciences 103 and 104. Experiments in the physical and chemical processes of cells and tissues. GE credit: Wrt.--II. (II.) Liets 105. Introduction to Computer Models (4)Lecture--3 hours; lecture/laboratory--1 hour. Prerequisite: Mathematics 16C or the equivalent, Physics 7C, Chemistry 2C, and course 100 or 101. Introduction to the ideas, mathematical techniques and computer tools required for developing models of cellular processes in physiology and neurobiology. Applications include membrane transport, ionic channels, action potentials, Ca2+ oscillations, respiration, and muscle contraction. Offered in alternate years. 106. Experiments in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior: Design and Execution (3)Laboratory--7.5 hours; discussion--0.5 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101 or 102, and 199 and consent of instructor. Design and execution of experiments in neurobiology, physiology, and/or behavior. Students choose and design a project in consultation with the sponsoring faculty member. May be repeated once for credit to complete the project, with consent of instructor. An additional repeat is permitted for a different project under the guidance of another faculty member. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Rosenquist 111C. Advanced Systemic Physiology Laboratory (3)Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: courses 101, 101L, Statistics 13; course 112, 113, or 114 recommended. Interfacing physiological recording equipment with microcomputers; data acquisition and analysis using the microcomputer; data interpretation within the framework of physiological concepts.--Sutter 111L. Advanced Systemic Physiology Laboratory (3)Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--6 hours; discussion--2 hours (laboratory and discussion alternate weekly). Prerequisite: courses 101, 101L. Selected comprehensive experiments in the autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromuscular systems. Emphasis on conceptual and methodological approaches using several species in demonstrating the physiology of organ systems. GE credit: Wrt.--I, III. (I, III.) Liets 112. Neuroscience (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. Presentation of concepts in neuroscience including sensory systems, motor systems, and higher neural integration. Emphasis on mammalian nervous system.--I. (I.) Carstens 113. Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Renal Physiology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 101; Chemistry 8B, Physics 7B and 7C recommended. An intense and advanced presentation of concepts in cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal physiology including discussion of acid-base balance.--II. (II.) Goldberg 114. Gastrointestinal Physiology (3)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 101; Biological Sciences 103 recommended. Advanced gastrointestinal physiology covering absorption, secretion, motility, and special emphasis on endocrinology and innervation. Emphasis will be on physiology of the gastrointestinal tract; some pathology and nutritional items will be covered. GE credit: Wrt.--I. (I.) Bautista 117. Avian Physiology (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 or Biological Sciences 1B. Physiology of the various systems of birds with emphasis on digestion, respiration, excretion, and endocrine systems.--III. (III.) Millam 121. Physiology of Reproduction (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Physiological mechanisms related to reproduction, breeding efficiency, and fertility, with special reference to domestic animals.--II. (II.) Berger 121L. Physiology of Reproduction Laboratory (1)Laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 121 recommended (may be taken concurrently). Experiments on the reproductive systems of domestic animals including male and female gametes. (P/NP grading only.)--II. (II.) Berger 122. Developmental Endocrinology (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Hormonal control of development, maturation and senescence from the cellular to organismal level, with emphasis on the human. Prenatal and neonatal life, childhood and adolescence, adulthood and pregnancy, as well as the endocrinology of aging. --l. 123. Comparative Vertebrate Organology (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A and 1B. Functional anatomy of major organ systems in vertebrates. Each system examined from cellular to gross level in fish, birds, and mammals. Emphasis on how differentiated cell types are integrated into tissues and organs to perform diverse physiological functions. (Same course as Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology 100.)--II. (II.) Bautista 124. Comparative Neuroanatomy (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--2 hours. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, or course 100 or 101. Overview of the neuroanatomy of the nervous system in a variety of mammalian and non-mammalian vertebrates. Examine changes or modifications to neural structures as a result of morphological or behavioral specializations. (Same course as Psychology 124.)--II. (II.) Krubitzer, Recanzone 125. Comparative Physiology: Neurointegrative Mechanisms (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparisons of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: neurointegrative mechanisms of integration including aspects of phylogenetic development at both neuronal and systemic levels. Woolley 126. Comparative Physiology: Sensory Systems (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. Basic physiological mechanisms involved in sensory systems. Comparative approach to considerations of mechanosensitive systems (audition, lateral lines, touch, echolocation, equilibrium), chemosensitive systems (olfaction, taste, pheromones), photosensitive systems (vision, infrared detection, UV detection), electroreception, and pain. Emphasis on receptors.--II. Sillman 127. Comparative Physiology: Circulation (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparisons of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: circulation. Comparative approach to cardiovascular function in vertebrates and invertebrates.--II. (II.) Weidner 128. Comparative Physiology: Endocrinology (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparison of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: animal hormones and their functions.--II. (II.) Furlow, Chang 129. Comparative Physiology: Respiration (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Comparisons of physiological functions in the animal kingdom: respiration. 130. Physiology of the Endocrine Glands (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. Advanced presentation of concepts in endocrinology with emphasis on the role of hormones in reproduction, metabolism, and disease.--I. (I.) Adams 131. Physiological Genomics (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B, 1C, and 101, upper division standing. Genomics and its role in elucidating physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms; bioinformatics.--I. (I.) Warden 139. Frontiers in Physiology (3)Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: courses 100 and 101; 102 (may be taken concurrently). Lectures by leading authorities and discussion of the latest research in newly emerging areas in physiology. Offered every third year.--(III.) 140. Principles of Environmental Physiology (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101; Biological Sciences 102 recommended. Physiological aspects of interactions of organisms and environmental, cellular, system, and organismal levels. Emphasis on regulatory responses/ mechanisms to thermal, pressure, gravity and light environmental variables. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 148. (Former course 148.)--II. (II.) Fuller 141. Physiological Adaptation of Marine Organisms (3)Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 103. Residence at Bodega Marine Laboratory required. Physiological adaptation to the environment among organisms in marine and estuarine habitats. (See Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.)--III. (III.) Chang, Clegg 141P. Physiological Adaptation of Marine Organisms/ Advanced Laboratory Topics (5)Laboratory--12 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 141 concurrently. Residence at Bodega Marine Laboratory required. Scientific research from hypothesis to publication, including training in methods of library research. Research related to topic covered in course 141. Final presentation both oral and written. (See Bodega Marine Laboratory Program.)--III. (III.) Chang, Cherr 150. Advanced Animal Behavior (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 102 or Psychology 101. Advanced integrative survey of biological principles of behavioral organization, emphasizing historical roots, current research directions, conceptual issues and controversies. Laboratory exercises on the description and analysis of the behavior of captive and free-living animals. (Same course as Psychology 122.)--III. (III.) Owings 152. Hormones and Behavior (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101, and either course 102 or Psychology 101. Endocrine physiology with an emphasis on the principles of behavior. Fundamental relationships between hormones and various behaviors engaged in by the organism during its lifetime. Role of hormones in behavioral homeostasis, social behavior, reproductive behavior, parental behavior, adaptation to stress. (Same course as Psychology 123.)--III. (III.) Bales, Furlow, Hahn 159. Frontiers in Behavior (3)Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: courses 100, 101, 102. Lectures by leading authorities and discussion of the latest research in newly emerging areas in behavioral biology. Offered every third year. 160. Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology (3)Lecture--1.5 hours; discussion--1.5 hours. Prerequisite: course 100, Biological Sciences 101 and consent of instructor. Selected topics in neurobiology. Topics include channel biophysics, action potential propagation, intracellular signal transduction pathways, synaptic physiology and quantal analysis, cellular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, and neuromodulation of synaptic circuitry. (Same course as Neuroscience 160.)--III. Burns, Chen, Mulloney 160L. Advanced Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory (4)Laboratory--12 hours. Prerequisite: course 160, Physics 7C recommended. Students will learn to record neural activity, to interpret their recordings, and to label neurons with antibodies against neurotransmitters. Mulloney 161. Developmental Neurobiology (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. Issues, theoretical concepts, and methodologies in developmental neurobiology. Topics include prenatal and postnatal differentiation of neurons, and plasticity in the mature and aging brain. Integration of neurochemical, structural, physiological and behavioral perspectives.--III. (III.) Chalupa, McAllister 162. Neural Mechanisms of Behavior (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. The relationship between brain and behavior. Identification and analysis of the relevant neural circuits involved. Examples of systems to be considered are birdsong, locomotion, echolocation.--III. (III.) Britten 163. Information Processing Models in Neuroscience and Psychology (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Mathematics 16B, Physics 7B, course 100 or Psychology 101. Basic mathematical modeling techniques used in neuroscience and psychology. Specific topics include linear systems theory, Fourier transforms, neural networks, adaptive systems, probabilistic inference and information theory. Emphasis on understanding information processing in neural systems. (Same course as Psychology 128.)--II. Sutter 164. Mammalian Vision (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 100, 112, or Psychology 101. Structure and function of the mammalian visual system, from the formation of images on the retina through visually guided behavior and perception. Emphasis on biological mechanisms underlying vision.--II. Britten, Werner 165. Neurobiology of Speech Perception (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101. Interdisciplinary approach to speech perception with emphasis on functional neuroanatomy and behavior. Topics include auditory processing in time and space, intelligibility in noisy environments, visual speech, evolution of vocal communication, models of speech perception, development, and hearing impairment.--I. (I.) Miller 168. Neurobiology of Addictive Drugs (4)Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 100 or 101 or the equivalent. Neurobiological basis for the effects and mechanisms of action of drugs with addictive potential, including opiates (morphine, heroin, methadone), amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, marijuana (cannabinoids), alcohol, caffeine, and mind-altering drugs such as LSD and antidepressants.--III. (III.) Liets 169. Frontiers in Neurobiology (3) Lecture--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: courses 100 and 101, course 102 (may be taken concurrently). Lectures by leading authorities and discussion of the latest research in newly emerging areas in neurobiology. Offered every third year.--III. 190C. Research Conference (1)Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior or related biological science and consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in course 199. Research findings and methods in neurobiology, physiology, and/or behavior. Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 192. Internship (1-12)Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor. Work experience off and on campus in all subject areas offered in physiology. (P/NP grading only.) 194HA-194HB-194HC. Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior-Honors (1-4-2) Laboratory--3-12 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing; minimum 3.500 GPA in courses counted toward major; approval by the Master Adviser. Honors project in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. Laboratory research on a specific question. The project is developed with the sponsoring faculty member and approved by the student's Honors Thesis Committee. Honors thesis to be submitted upon completion of the project. (P/NP grading only.)--l, ll, lll. (l, ll, lll.) 197T. Tutoring in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior (1-5)Discussion--2-6 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Assisting the instructor by tutoring students in one of the Section's regular courses. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 198. Directed Group Study (1-5)(P/NP grading only.) 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5)(P/NP grading only.) Minor Program Requirements: | | | | UNITS | | Psychology | 24 | Psychology 1 or the equivalent
| 4 | One course from each of the following four groups
| 15-16 | Group A: Psychology 100, 130, 131, 132, 135
| Group B: Psychology 101, 113, 121, 122, 123, 126, 127, 129
| Group C: Psychology 151, 154, 162, 168
| Group D: Psychology 140, 141, 142
| Additional units to achieve a total of 20 upper division units
| 4-5 | One course selected from Human Development 100A, 100B, 100C, 101, 102, 120, 121 can be used toward satisfying the minor upper division unit requirement.
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Courses in Psychology (PSC)Lower Division Courses1. General Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Introduction emphasizing empirical approaches. Focus on perception, cognition, personality and social psychology, and biological aspects of behavior. Only 2 units of credit allowed for students who have completed course 15 or 16. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 15 and 16. GE credit: SocSci.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Shaver, Johnson, Capitanio, Thompson, Tavano-Hall, Traxle 20. Freshman Psychology Seminar (4)Seminar--4 hours. Prerequisite: freshman standing. Instructor will acquaint students with his or her program of research, the development of scientific questions from the literature, and the application of research methods to examine these questions. Critical thinking will be encouraged via expository writing and brief presentations. 41. Research Methods in Psychology (4)Lecture--3 hours; autotutorial. Prerequisite: course 1 or the equivalent; Statistics 13 or 102 recommended. Introduction to experimental design, interviews, questionnaires, field and observational methods, reliability, and statistical inference.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) E. Post 90X. Lower Division Seminar (1-2)Seminar--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: lower division standing and consent of instructor. Examination of a special topic in Psychology through shared readings, discussions, written assignments, or special activities such as fieldwork or laboratory work. May not be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment. 98. Directed Group Study (1-5)Primarily for lower division students. (P/NP grading only.) 99. Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-5) (P/NP grading only.) Upper Division Courses100. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1 and 41. Introduction to human information processing, mental representation and transformation, imagery, attention, memory, language processing, concept formation, problem solving, and computer simulation. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 136.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Gibbs, Kroll, Long 101. Introduction to Psychobiology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Survey and integration of the relationships between behavior and biological processes, including physiology, genes, development, ecology, and evolution.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Coss, Henry, Krubitzer, Owings, Schank 103A. Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data (5)Lecture--4 hours; laboratory--2 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 1, 41 and Statistics 13 or 102. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Design and statistical analysis of psychological investigations and the interpretation of quantitative data in psychology. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 103.--I. (I.) Widaman, Blozis 103B. Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 103A and Statistics 13 or 102. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Probability theory, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, statistical inference, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, with applications in psychology. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 105.--II, III. (II, III.) Widaman, Blozis, Ferrer 104. Applied Psychometrics: An Introduction to Measurement Theory (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing in Psychology, courses 41 and 103, Statistics 13. Examination of the basic principles and applications of classical and modern test theory. Topics include test construction, reliability theory, validity theory, factor analysis and latent trait theory.--Widaman 109. Interactive Computer Programming for Psychological Experiments (4)Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 41 and one of course 100, 130, or 132 and consent of instructor. Instruction in programming with an emphasis on programming desktop computers as an interactive research tool. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 181. (Former course 181.)--Janata 113. Developmental Psychobiology (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 101. The biology of behavioral development; survey and integration of the organismic and environmental processes that regulate the development of behavior.--I, II. (II, III.) Schank, Owings 121. Physiological Psychology (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41, 101. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Relationship of brain structure and function to behavior, motivation, emotion, language, and learning in humans and other animals. Methodology of physiological psychology and neuroscience. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 108. (Former course 108.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Bales, Henry, Krubitzer 122. Advanced Animal Behavior (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 or Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 102. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Advanced integrative survey of biological principles of behavioral organization, emphasizing historical roots, current research directions, conceptual issues and controversies. Laboratory exercises on the description and analysis of the behavior of captive and free living animals. (Same course as Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 150.) Not open for credit to students who have completed course 150. (Former course 150.)--III. (III.) Owings, Scheib 123. Hormones and Behavior (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101 and either course 101 or Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 102. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Endocrine physiology with an emphasis on the principles of behavior. Fundamental relationships between hormones and various behaviors engaged in by the organism during its lifetime. Role of hormones in behavioral homeostasis, social behavior, reproductive behavior, parental behavior, adaptation to stress. (Same course as Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 152.) Not open for credit to students who have completed course 152. (Former course 152.)--III. (III.) Bales 124. Comparative Neuroanatomy (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 101 or Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 100 or 101. Overview of the neuroanatomy of the nervous system in a variety of mammalian and non-mammalian vertebrates. Examine changes or modifications to neural structures as a result of morphological or behavioral specializations. (Same course as Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 124.)--II. (II.) Krubitzer, Recanzone 126. Health Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1, 41, 101. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors only. Psychological factors influencing health and illness. Topics include stress and coping, personality and health, symptom perception and reporting, heart disease, cancer, compliance, and health maintenance and promotion. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 160.--II, III. (II, III.) Capitanio, Emmons 127. Animal Cognition (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper or discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41, 101. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Integrative review of the historical backdrop, theoretical issues, and scientific methods of studying animal cognition in a wide range of species. Emphasis on learning processes, pattern recognition, and the neurobiology of learning and memory. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 134. (Former course 134.)--II. (II.) Coss 128. Information Processing Models in Neuroscience and Psychology (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Mathematics 16B, Physics 7B, course 101 or Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 100. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Basic mathematical modeling techniques used in neuroscience and psychology. Specific topics include linear systems theory, Fourier transforms, neural networks, adaptive systems, probabilistic inference and information theory. Emphasis on understanding information processing in neural systems. (Same course as Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 163.) Not open for credit to students who have completed course 163. (Former course 163.)--(II.) Olshausen 129. Sensory Processes (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 1, 41, 101. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Psychobiology of sensory systems in humans and other animals. The relationship of behavior to the physiology, structure, and function of the senses. GE credit: Wrt.--I, II, III. (I, II, III) Henry, Krubitzer, Tavano-Hall 130. Human Learning and Memory (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41, 100, and either Statistics 13 or 102; or consent of instructor. Consideration of major theories of human learning and memory with critical examination of relevant experimental data.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Ghetti, Goodman, Kroll, Ranganath, Yonelinas 131. Perception (4)Lecture--3 hours; independent library work. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. The cognitive organizations related to measurable physical energy changes mediated through sensory channels. The perception of objects, space, motion, events.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Post, Whitney 132. Language and Cognition (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41, 100; or consent of instructor. Introduction to the cognitive processes involved in language comprehension and production. Topics include the biological foundations of language, speech perception, word recognition, syntax, reading ability, and pragmatics.--I, II, III. (II, III.) Long, Swaab, Traxler 135. Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biological Foundations of the Mind (4)Lecture--3 hours; writing. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41, and 100 or 131, or consent of instructor; course 101, 121, or 129 recommended. Neuroscientific foundations of higher mental processes including attention, memory, language, higher-level perceptual and motor processes, and consciousness. Emphasis on the neural mechanisms which form the substrates of human cognition, and the relationship of mind to brain.--I, II. (I, II.) Bunge, Janata , Raganath, Wojciulik 140. Developmental Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Ontogenetic account of human behavior through adolescence with emphasis on motor skills, mental abilities, motivation, and social interaction. Two units of credit allowed to students who have completed Human Development 100A or 100B. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 112. (Former course 112.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Gibbs, Goodman, Lagattuta 141. Cognitive Development (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Human Development 100A or 100B or course 140. Pass 1 restricted to Human Development or Psychology majors. Theories, methods, evidence, and debates in the field of cognitive development, such as nature/nurture, constraints on learning, and the role of plasticity. Topics include attention, memory, concepts about the physical and social world, and language. (Same course as Human Development 101.) GE credit: Wrt.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Chen, Ghetti, Gibbs, Goodman, Lagattuta, Rivera 142. Social and Personality Development (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: Human Development 100A or 100B or course 140. Pass 1 open to Human Development or Psychology majors. Social and personality development of children, infancy through adolescence. Topics include the development of personality, achievement motivation, self-understanding, sex-role identity, and antisocial behavior. Emphasis on the interface between biological and social factors. (Same course as Human Development 102.) GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Conger, Gibbs, Robins, Thompson 146. The Development of Memory (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Theory and research on memory development with focus on infancy and childhood. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 133. (Former course 133.)--II. (III.) Ghetti, Goodman, Rivera 151. Social Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Behavior of the individual in the group. Examination of basic psychological processes in social situations, surveying various problems of social interaction; group tensions, norm-development, attitudes, values, public opinion, status. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 145. (Former course 145.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Johnson,Pickett, Shaver, Sherman 153. Psychology and Law (4)Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Current theoretical and empirical issues in the study of psychology and law. Topics include eyewitness testimony, child abuse, jury decision making, juvenile delinquency and criminology, prediction of violence, insanity defense, and memory for traumatic events. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 115. (Former course 115.) Offered in alternate years.--III. Goodman, Johnson 154. Psychology of Emotion (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Introduction to current theories and research on emotion and bodily feelings with special reference to self-knowledge. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 143. (Former course 143.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Beer, Robins, Shaver 155. Environmental Awareness (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Interactions of people and the environments they construct. Research methods for evaluating designed environments and reviews of current research in environmental psychology. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 144. (Former course 144.) GE credit: SocSci--I. (I.) Coss 156. Organizational Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Survey of interrelationships among psychological processes, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational forms. Topics include motivation, communication, decision making, leadership, personnel selection and training, stress and conflict, career development, organizational development, and organization-community relations. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 183. (Former course 183.)--III. (III.) Harrison 158. Sexual Orientation and Prejudice (4)Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Current scientific knowledge about sexual orientation and prejudice based on sexual orientation. Emphasis on learning the skills necessary for a critical understanding of science and public policy issues relevant to sexuality. GE credit: SocSci, Div, Wrt.--II. (III.) Herek 159. Gender and Human Reproduction (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1 and 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Psychology of reproduction. Reproductive events over the course of an individual's life, including sexual development, mate choice, relationships, and reproduction. Biological and social psychological explanations at the levels of mechanism and evolutionary function. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 149. (Formally course 149.)--I. II. III. Scheib 162. Personality Theory (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. The theories of Freud, Erikson, and other major twentieth-century contemporary approaches to personality. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 147. (Former course 147.) GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Emmons, Robins, Shaver 162V. Personality Theory (4)Online lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1, 41. The theories of Freud, Erikson, and other major twentieth-century contemporary approaches to personality. Not open for credit to students who have completed former course 147. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt. 165. Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41, 168, and either 140 or 151. Major theoretical formulations in the history of clinical psychology, from classical psychoanalysis to contemporary existentialism and behavior modification. A survey, based on lectures, films, and tapes, of what clinical psychologists do, including methods of appraisal, professional roles, and approaches to treatment.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Horn, Sue, Zane 168. Abnormal Psychology (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41. Descriptive and functional account of behavioral disorders, with primary consideration given to neurotic and psychotic behavior. GE credit: SocSci.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) Emmons, Schepeler, Sue, Zane 170. Psychology of Religion (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: courses 1 and 41. Major theories, issues, data, and research methodologies of the psychology of religion. Religious experience and expression; religious development in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood; conversion; religious influences on physical and mental health; cross-cultural perspectives. GE credit: Div, Wrt.--II, III. (II, III.) Emmons 175. Genius, Creativity, and Leadership (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: course 1 and 41 or the equivalent or consent of instructor. The phenomenon of genius examined from a diversity of theoretical, methodological, and disciplinary perspectives, with an emphasis on outstanding creativity and leadership in art, music, literature, philosophy, science, war, and politics. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.--I, III. (I, III.) Simonton 177. Psychobiography and Life History (4)Lecture--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 1 or consent of instructor; course 41. Case-history research as a nonquantitative approach to studying personality. Psychological interpretation of life histories of outstanding individuals in the arts, politics, science and other areas. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt. 180A. Research in Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology (4)Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 41, and four upper division Psychology courses and consent of instructor. Empirical research on selected topics in general experimental psychology (general research design and analysis, perception, cognition, cognitive development, etc.). Specific content will vary from quarter to quarter. May be repeated once for credit when content differs.--I. (II, III.) 180B. Research in Psychobiology (4)Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 101, three additional upper division courses in Psychology, and consent of instructor. Empirical research on selected topics in psychobiology (animal learning, animal behavior, physiological and sensory psychology, developmental psychobiology, computer modeling of neural systems). Content varies. May be repeated once for credit when content differs.--III. (III.) 180C. Research in Personality and Social Psychology (4)Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 41, and four upper division Psychology courses and consent of instructor. Empirical research on selected topics in personality and social psychology (personality, social psychology, organizational psychology, etc.). Content will vary from quarter to quarter. May be repeated once for credit when specific content differs. 185. History of Psychology (4)Lecture--3 hours; term paper. Prerequisite: courses 1, 41, upper division standing or consent of instructor. Pass 1 open to Psychology majors. Development of psychological thought and research in context of history of philosophy and science. Not open for credit to students who have completed course 120. (Former course 120.) GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.--II. (II.) Simonton 190. Seminar in Psychology (4)Seminar--4 hours. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; major in psychology or consent of instructor. Intensive treatment of a special topic or problem of psychological interest. May be repeated for credit in different subject area.--II, III. (I, III.) 190X. Upper Division Seminar (1-2)Seminar--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. In-depth examination at an upper division level of a special topic in Psychology. Emphasis on student participation in learning. May not be repeated for credit. Limited enrollment. 192. Fieldwork in Psychology (1-6)Fieldwork--1-6 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing in psychology and consent of instructor. Supervised internship off and on campus, in community and institutional settings. Maximum of four units may be used towards satisfaction of upper division major requirement. May be repeated once for credit. Limited enrollment (P/NP grading only.) 194HA-194HB. Special Study for Honors Students (3-3)Independent study--9 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing in Psychology and qualifications for admission into college honors program, and consent of instructor; at least one course from 180A, 180B, 180C or 199 strongly recommended. Directed research. Supervised reading, research and writing leading to submission of a Senior Honors thesis under the direction of faculty sponsor. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.) 197T. Tutoring in Psychology (1-3)Tutoring--1-3 hours. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of instructor. Intended for advanced undergraduate students who will lead discussion sections in Psychology courses. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 units. (P/NP grading only.) 198. Directed Group Study (1-5)Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5)(P/NP grading only.) | Animal Science - Equine | 21 | Animal Science 15
| 3 | Animal Science 103 or 104
| 3-4 | Animal Science 115, 141
| 8 | Animal Science 125 or 126
| 3 | One additional upper division course
| 2-3 | Select from upper division Animal Science courses, Animal Genetics courses, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 121, 121L, Nutrition 115, 122, 123, 123L. Variable unit courses (92, 99, 192, 197T, 198, 199) are not allowed for the completion of this requirement.
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Courses in Animal Science (ANS)Lower Division Courses1. Domestic Animals and People (4) Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Animal domestication and factors affecting their characteristics and distribution. Animal use for food, fiber, work, drugs, research and recreation; present and future roles in society. Laboratory exercises with beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, swine, laboratory animals, fish, horses, meat and dairy products. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.--I. (I.) Famula 2. Introductory Animal Science (4) Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 1 and Biological Sciences 1A recommended. Growth, reproduction, lactation, inheritance, nutrition, and disease control in domesticated animals and species used in aquaculture; the application of sciences to animal production. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.--III. (III.) Pittroff 15. Introductory Horse Husbandry (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 2 recommended. Introduction to care and use of light horses emphasizing the basic principles for selection of horses, responsibilities of ownership, recreational use and raising of foals.--II. (II.) Roser 18. Introductory Aquaculture (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Historical and contemporary aquacultural practices. Interaction between the aqueous culture environment and the biology of aquatic animals. Impact of economics and governmental policies on the development of aquaculture. Interaction of aquacultural practices with larger societal goals. GE credit: SciEng.--I. (I.) Conklin 21. Livestock and Dairy Cattle Judging (2) Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 1 or 2 recommended. Evaluation of type as presently applied to light horses, meat animals and dairy cattle. Relationship between form and function, form and carcass quality, and form and milk production.--III. (III.) Van Liew 22A. Animal Evaluation (2)Laboratory--3 hours; fieldwork--30 hours (total). Prerequisite: course 21 or the equivalent. Attendance at 3 one-day weekend field trips required. Domestic livestock species with emphasis on visual appraisal, carcass evaluation, and application of performance information. Emphasis on accurate written and oral descriptions of evaluations. Prerequisite to intercollegiate judging competition. Offered in alternate years. (P/NP grading only.)--(I.) Van Liew 22B. Animal Evaluation (2)Laboratory--3 hours; fieldwork--30 hours (total). Prerequisite: course 22A or the equivalent. Attendance at 3 one-day weekend field trips required. Continuation of course 22A with emphasis on specific species: swine, beef cattle and sheep. Application of animal science principles to selection and management problem-solving scenarios. Prerequisite to intercollegiate judging competition. Offered in alternate years. (P/NP grading only.)--(II.) Van Liew 41. Domestic Animal Production (2)Lecture--2 hours. Principles of farm animal management, including dairy and beef cattle, sheep, and swine. Industry trends, care and management, nutrition, and reproduction.--I. (I.) DePeters 41L. Domestic Animal Production Laboratory (2)Discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 41 (may be taken concurrently). Animal production principles and practices, including five field trips to dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, and swine operations and campus labs. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II. (I, II.) 42. Introductory Companion Animal Biology (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Companion animal domestication. Historical, contemporary perspectives. Legislation concerning companion animals. Selected topics in anatomy, physiology, genetics, nutrition, behavior and management. Scientific methods in studying the human-animal bond. Discussions: application of biological concepts to problems related to companion animals. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.--II. (II.) Oberbauer 49A-J. Animal Management Practices (2) Discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. The application of the principles of elementary biology to the management of a specific animal species. Among the topics offered: (A) Aquaculture, (B) Beef, (C) Dairy, (D) Goats, (E) Horses, (F) Laboratory Animals, (G) Meats, (H) Poultry, (I) Sheep, (J) Swine. Up to four different topics may be taken. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 90C. Research Group Conference (1)Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: lower division standing, consent of instructor. Weekly conference on research problems, progress and techniques in the animal sciences. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 92. Internship in Animal Science (1-12)Internship--3-18 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Internship off and on campus in dairy, livestock, and aquaculture production, research and management; or in a business, industry, or agency associated with these or other animal enterprises. All requirements of Internship Approval form must be met. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 98. Directed Group Study (1-5)Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) 99. Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5)Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) Upper Division Courses103. Animal Welfare (4)Lecture--2 hours; discussion--2 hours. Prerequisite: course 104 or Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 102 or the equivalent or consent of instructor. The application of principles of animal behavior and physiology to assessment and improvement of the welfare of wild, captive, and domestic animals. Topics include animal pain, stress, cognition, motivation, emotions, and preferences, as well as environmental enrichment methods.--I. 104. Principles of Domestic Animal Behavior (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or 1B or the equivalent. Basic principles of animal behavior as applied to domesticated species. Emphasis will be placed on behavioral development and social behavior. External (exogenous) and physiological mechanisms influencing behavior will be discussed. GE credit: SciEng.--III. (III.) 105. Domestic Animal Behavior (2)Lecture--2 hours. Prerequisite: an introductory animal behavior course (e.g., course 104, Psychology 150, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 102) or consent of instructor. Application of the principles of animal behavior in the management of domestic animals. Includes reproductive behavior, feeding behavior, agonistic behavior, animal handling and human-animal interactions. GE credit: SciEng.--I. (I.) 106. Domestic Animal Behavior Laboratory (2)Laboratory--6 hours. Prerequisite: course 104 or the equivalent. Research experience with the behavior of large domestic animals. Experimental design, methods of data collection and analysis, and reporting of experimental results. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.--II. (II.) 115. Advanced Horse Production (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 15; Biological Sciences 101; Nutrition 115; Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101; or consent of instructor. Feeding, breeding, and management of horses; application of the basic principles of animal science to problems of production of all types of horses. Designed for students who wish to become professionally involved in the horse industry. GE credit: SciEng.--I. (I.) Roser 118. Fish Production (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology 120 and 121. Current practices in fish production; relationship between the biological aspects of a species and the production systems, husbandry, management, and marketing practices utilized. Emphasis on species currently reared in California.--II. (II.) Doroshov 119. Invertebrate Aquaculture (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1B. Management, breeding and feeding of aquatic invertebrates; application of basic principles of physiology, reproduction, and nutrition to production of mollusks and crustaceans for human food; emphasis on interaction of species biology and managerial techniques on production efficiencies.--II. (II.) Conklin 120. Principles of Meat Science (3) Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A. Anatomical, physiological, developmental, and biochemical aspects of muscle underlying the conversion of muscle to meat. Includes meat processing, preservation, microbiology, and public health issues associated with meat products. (Same course as Food Science and Technology 120.) GE credit: SciEng.--III. (III.) Lee, Bandman 120L. Meat Science Laboratory (2)Discussion--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A; course 120 (may be taken concurrently). Laboratory exercises and student participation in transformation of live animal to carcass and meat, structural and biochemical changes related to meat quality, chemical and sensory evaluation of meat, and field trips to packing plant and processing plant. (Same course as Food Science and Technology 120L.)--III. (III.) Lee, Bandman 123. Animal Growth and Development (4)Lecture--3 hours; lecture/discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: Animal Biology 103 or Biological Sciences 103. Growth and development of animals from conception to maturity, viewed from practical and biological perspectives; includes genetic, metabolic, nutritional control of cell and organism function. GE credit: SciEng.--III. (III.) Sainz 124. Lactation (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101; Animal Biology 103 (may be taken concurrently); or the equivalent background knowledge. Consideration of the biochemical, genetic, physiological, nutritional, and structural factors relating to mammary gland development, the initiation of lactation, the composition of milk and lactational performance. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.--II. (II.) 125. Equine Exercise Physiology (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101. Distance learning class broadcast from Cal Poly, Pomona, on basic and applied physiology of the exercising horse. Includes physiological systems, gait analysis, lameness, pharmacology, sports medicine; sport horse performance evaluation and conditioning. (Students and instructor have two-way communication capabilities.)--II. (II.) Roser 126. Equine Nutrition (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 15, Nutrition 115. Distance learning class broadcast from Cal Poly, Pomona and CSU Fresno on equine nutrition. Includes equine digestion, digestive physiology, diet development and evaluation, and the relationship of the topics to recommended feeding practices and nutritional portfolios.--I. (I.) Roser 127. Advanced Equine Reproduction (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: an upper division physiology course (e.g., Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101) and an advanced horse production and management course (e.g., course 115). Distance learning course that provides in-depth knowledge of the reproductive physiology, anatomy and endocrinology of the mare and stallion. Emphasis on structure/function relationships as they are applied to improving equine reproductive management and efficiency.--III. (III.) Roser 128. Agricultural Applications of Linear Programming (4)Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--2 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing and Agricultural Systems and Environment 21 or the equivalent. Applications of linear programming in agriculture, emphasizing resource allocation problems and decision making. Problems include crop production, ration formulation, and farm management. Hands-on experience in developing linear programs and interpreting the results.--II. (II.) Fadel 129. Environmental Stewardship in Animal Production Systems (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 10 or 1A and 1B, Chemistry 2A, 2B, 8A, 8B. Management principles of environmental stewardship for grazing lands, animal feeding, operations and aquaculture operations; existing regulations, sample analyses, interpretation and utilization of data, evaluation of alternative practices, and policy development.--II. (II.) Meyer, Conklin 131. Reproduction and Early Development in Aquatic Animals (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Molecular and Cellular Biology 150; Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology 120, 121; or consent of instructor. Physiological and developmental functions related to reproduction, breeding efficiency and fertility of animals commonly used in aquaculture.--III. (III.) Doroshov 136. Techniques and Practices of Fish Culture (2)Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A and Chemistry 8B or the equivalent. Daily care and maintenance of fish in the personal aquarium, research, and commercial facilities. Biological and environmental factors important to sound fish management. Laboratories focus on fish culture and include growth trials. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.--I. (I.) Hung 137. Animal Biochemistry Laboratory (2)Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Animal Biology 102 or Biological Sciences 102 or the equivalent. Chemical and biochemical methods, and instruments commonly used in animal science. Wet chemical methods, UV/visible and atomic absorption spectrophotometry, thin-layer and gas-liquid chromatography, commercial chemical kits. Attention to safety.--I. (I.) Hung 138. Advanced Animal Biochemical Techniques (3)Laboratory--6 hours; lecture--1 hour. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 102 and 103 or Animal Biology 102 and 103. Theory and advanced practices of biochemistry techniques used in animal research. Topics include laboratory and radiation safety, experimental design, diet preparation, dose-response growth trial, record keeping, statistical analysis, biological sampling and instrumentation in radio-immuno-assay, enzyme-linked-immuno-sorbent-assay, spectroscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis, and reporting.--III. (III.) Hung 140. Management of Laboratory Animals (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101. Laboratory animal management procedures in view of animal physiology, health and welfare, government regulations, and experimental needs. Clinical techniques using rodents and rabbits as models.--I. (I.) 141. Equine Enterprise Management (4)Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 115; Economics 1A, 1B recommended. Examination of the concepts and principles involved in the operation of an equine enterprise. Essential aspects of equine enterprise management, including equine law, marketing, cash flow analysis, and impact of state and federal regulations. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.--II. (II.) 142. Companion Animal Care and Management (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: course 42, Biological Sciences 101, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101; Animal Biology 102 and 103 recommended. Management and production of companion animals. Integration of the disciplinary principles of behavior, genetics, nutrition, and physiology as related to the care of companion animals.--I. (I.) Oberbauer 143. Pig and Poultry Care and Management (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours; Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: Nutrition 115, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101. Care and management of swine, broilers and turkeys as related to environmental physiology, nutrition and metabolism, disease management and reproduction. Offered in alternate years.--(I.) King 144. Beef Cattle and Sheep Production (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours; one or two Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: course 41, Animal Genetics 107, Nutrition 115, or consent of instructor; a course in Range Science and a course in microcomputing are recommended. Genetics, physiology, nutrition, economics and business in beef cattle and sheep production. Resources used, species differences, range and feedlot operations. Emphasis on integration and information needed in methods for management of livestock enterprises.--III. (III.) Sainz 145. Meat Processing and Marketing (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 143 or 144 or consent of instructor. Distribution, processing and marketing of meat and meat products. Meat and meat animal grading and pricing. Government regulations and social/consumer concerns. Future trends and impact on production management practices. Includes poultry.--II. (II.) Lee 146. Dairy Cattle Production (4)Lecture--3 hours; laboratory--3 hours; one mandatory Saturday field trip. Prerequisite: course 124, Animal Genetics 107, and Nutrition 115, or consent of instructor. Scientific principles from genetics, nutrition, physiology, and related fields applied to conversion of animal feed to human food through dairy animals. Management and economic decisions are related to animal biology considering the environment and animal well-being. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.--III. (III.) DePeters 147. Dairy Processing and Marketing (3)Lecture--2 hours; laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 146 or consent of instructor. Examination of distribution systems, processing practices, product quality, impact of government policy (domestic and foreign), marketing alternatives, and product development.--II. (II.) 148. Enterprise Analysis in Animal Industries (4)Lecture/discussion--4 hours. Prerequisite: course 141 or 145 or 147 or consent of instructor. Examination and application of decision making and problem solving in the production enterprise. The areas of production analysis, problem solving, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis will be examined in terms of the total enterprise. GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.--III. (III.) 149. Farrier Science (3)Lecture--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 115. Distance learning class broadcast from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University Pomona, and California State University Fresno. In-depth examination of the structure-function relationship of the equine hoof and how it relates to conformation, injury, and performance.--III. (III.) 149L. Farrier Science Laboratory (1)Laboratory--3 hours. Prerequisite: course 149 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor. The art and science of horseshoeing in equine related fields. Proper use of the tools, materials and techniques in the fabrication of shoes and safe preparation of the hoof for application of shoes. (P/NP grading only.)--III. (III.) 170. Ethics of Animal Use (4)Lecture--3 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: any basic course in composition or speech. Ethical issues relating to animal use in contemporary society. Integration of philosophical theories with scientific evidence relating to animal behavior, mentality, and welfare. Uses of animals in agriculture, research, and as companions. Ethical responsibilities regarding wildlife and the environment. (Same course as Veterinary Medicine 170.) GE credit: SocSci, Wrt.--III. (III.) Tannenbaum 190C. Research Group Conference (1)Discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: advanced standing; consent of instructor. Weekly conference on research problems, progress and techniques in the animal sciences. May be repeated for credit. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 192. Internship in Animal Science (1-12)Internship--3-36 hours. Prerequisite: completion of 84 units and consent of instructor. Internship off and on campus in dairy, livestock and aquaculture production, research and management; or in a business, industry, or agency associated with these or other animal enterprises. All requirements of Internship Approval Form must be met. (P/NP grading only.)--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 194. Research in Animal Science (3)Laboratory--6 hours; discussion--1 hour. Prerequisite: upper division standing, course 193, one laboratory course in animal biology and consent of instructor. Research with a faculty mentor. Weekly discussion and laboratory on specific research topic. May include a seminar to research group. Choose from sections: (1) Animal Behavior; (2) Animal Genetics; (3) Animal Nutrition; (4) Animal Physiology. May be repeated for credit for a total of four times.--I, II, III. (I, II, III.) 194HA-194HB-194HC. Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Animal Science (4-4-4)Lecture--1 hour; laboratory--9 hours. Prerequisite: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior 101, Animal Biology 103; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.200 and selection by the Honors Selection Committee. Students will carry out a research project (chosen from faculty-suggested or approved proposals) during the academic year under the guidance of a faculty member. Upon completion, student will write a thesis and present a public seminar describing his/her research. (Deferred grading only, pending completion of sequence.) 197T. Tutoring in Animal Science (1-2)Tutorial--1-2 hours. Prerequisite: Animal Science or related major, advanced standing, consent of instructor. Tutoring of students in lower division animal science courses; weekly conference with instructors in charge of courses; written critiques of teaching procedures. May be repeated once for credit. (P/NP grading only.) 198. Directed Group Study (1-5)Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5)Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.) |