Lower-Division

Undergraduate students who work in faculty research laboratories present the results of their projects. Organized by the Minority Undergraduate Research Program and the Minority Access to Research Careers Program. Designed for students with membership in the above-mentioned programs. Prerequisite(s): qualifications as determined by instructor at first class meeting.

Introduction to biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and genetics.

Provides biology majors with the theory and practice of experimental biology. A wide range of concepts and techniques used in the modern laboratory are included in the exercises. Designed to satisfy the introductory biology lab requirement of many medical and professional schools.

Prepares students for BIOL 105, Introduction to Genetics. Core concepts in Mendelian and molecular genetics aree covered. These include mitosis, meiosis, the chromosome theory of inheritance, complementation, pedigree analysis, replication, and fundamental concepts in molecular biology.

Overview of the field of neuroscience for students considering the neuroscience major or related academic programs. Talks by neuroscience faculty on research on nervous system function, approaches to understanding behavior, and neurological disorders/disease. Also, overview of neuroscience careers and UC Santa Cruz’s neuroscience major.

Biochemical, medical, social, and clinical aspects of the female body. Emphasis will be on biological-chemical interactions in the female organs. Topics include female anatomy, cell physiology, endocrine functions, sexuality and intimacy, sexually transmitted diseases, puberty, pregnancy, menopause, birth control, abortion, immunity, cancer.

Designed to introduce non-biology majors to the biology of viruses, the human immune system, HIV/AIDS, and emerging viral pandemics. Also explores vaccine technology and viral mediated therapies. Social, political, and economic influences of HIV and other viral pandemics discussed.

Provides an in-depth overview of human nutrition, focusing on the science of nutrients, their roles in the body, and the relationship between diet and health. Topics include macronutrients, micronutrients, metabolism, digestion, and the impact of nutrition on disease prevention and overall well-being. Course also coverd food safety, food equity and sustainability. Students gain practical skills for evaluating dietary patterns, understanding nutritional needs, and applying evidence-based practices in health promotion.

Helps students connect course content to their career goals and builds knowledge in ways that reflect what is known about biochemistry of sports. Cooperative learning and problem solving is emphasized in lectures. Also seeks to understand complex topics by analyzing medical test results, discussing real-world dilemmas in teams, or reading scientific papers.

Explores scientific principles and logic through research seminars in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Additional topics may include diseases, stem cell biology, and other medically relevant areas in biomedical research. Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 3 or equivalent (i.e., mathematics placement examination score), and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to first-year, sophomore, and junior students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor.

An interdisciplinary, multicultural, and historical perspective of medicine focused primarily upon therapy and practice to achieve better understanding of the scope, practice, and limits or medicine.

The classroom environment is designed to help students connect course content to their career goals and build knowledge in ways that reflect what is known about nutrition of sports. Cooperative learning and problem solving is emphasized in lectures. Course also seeks to understand complex topics by analyzing medical test results, discussing real-world dilemmas in teams, or reading scientific papers.