New! Answer key for Bio 131 Course Information

BIO 007. Introduction to the Science of Biology Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. Fee course. 4 units Introduction to major concepts of biology, including properties of living things, cells and their molecular constituents, the unity and diversity of organisms, genetics, ecology, evolution, and the scientific methods of investigation employed by biologists. Satisfies requirements in biology for students planning to obtain the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

Syllabus

BIO 131. Systemic Physiology Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. Fee course. Prerequisite: BIO 010 or BIO 020 or BIO 022 and one year of college chemistry. 4 units. Physiology of organ systems with emphasis on control and integration of system function. Experiments using selected vertebrate animal models are performed in the laboratory to illustrate functional characteristics of organ systems discussed in lecture and to provide direct experience with techniques, recording systems, and methods of data analysis commonly used in physiology and related fields.

Syllabus Syllabus

BIO 131A. Advanced Problems in Physiology Discussion: three hours. Corequisite: BIO 131 1 unit. Advanced problem-solving in physiology designed for students concurrently enrolled in BIO 131. Students explore solutions to challenging problem sets under the direct supervision of an experienced section leader. BIO 195. Biological Internship Prerequisite: Department chair and instructor (representing the appropriate biological discipline) permission. Graded Credit/No Credit. 1-2 units Supervised work-learn experience in biology with a public or private organization. Up to 4 units may be taken. No more than 2 units from BIO 195, 197 and 199 combined can be applied to the biological sciences upper division major requirement.

Contact Information for: Dr. Jennifer Lundmark
Office Location:	Humboldt Hall 211C
Office Hours:	By Appointment (Please email or call)
E-mail:	lundmark@csus.edu
Office Phone:	(916) 278-7235
Other Phone:	(916) 278-6535
Mailing Address:	CSU, Sacramento 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated October 19, 2005

Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6077; Tel: 916-278-6535; FAX 916-278-6993; Email: kolson@csus.edu