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Biology 10 - Introduction to Biology (4 units) (return to top of page)
Lecture 3 hours; lab 3 hours
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This is an introductory course in biology designed for the non-science major. Emphasis is on using critical thinking skills to understand and apply biological principles to the solution of everyday problems. Topics discussed include the scientific method, evolution, ecology, cell function and structure, cell energy, DNA and biotechnology, as well as how organisms interact with their internal and external environments. Laboratory work includes hands on application of concepts discussed in lectures, computer simulations and field work. A passing grade in both lecture and laboratory is required to receive credit for the course. BIOLOGY 10 IS NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED BIO 11 WITH A GRADE OF C OR BETTER.
Biology 11 - Human Biology (4 units) (return to top of page)
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
Lecture 2 hours per week; Scheduled lab 3 hours per week
Recommended preparation: Math 102
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This non-majors course is an introduction to the general ecological principles that integrate all life on
earth, with special focus on wildlife populations and their natural history. Energy and material flows will
be covered, along with animal biology, behavior, population dynamics and human impact and management.
Laboratory and field exercises emphasize investigational techniques used in scientific studies.
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
The course explores the plant and animal communities of California. The student has the opportunity to learn about the ecology of California in both the classroom and field settings. Preliminary class meetings are followed by field trip(s). Students must successfully complete preparatory requirements in order to participate in the field trip(s). Students are responsible for transportation and costs associated travel, meas, camping equipment and related expenses. Pass/No Pass Option.
Lecture 2 hours; lab 3 hours
Acceptable for credit: California State University
This course is a general education course which introduces California plants and animals in an ecological
context. An ecosystem approach is used to explain the geographic distribution of life forms and their
community associations. In class activities and out-of-class projects involve learning the natural history
of California life forms, as well as recognizing and naming them. Anyone who is interested in teaching,
recreation or park management will learn identification and display techniques that will be of use. This
course has been analyzed and the course decription changed to support student and vocational needs.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 0 hours
Acceptable for credit: California State University
This is a course in the conservation of our natural resources with a view of conservation problems by
considering the history of human populations in the relation to natural resources, their present predicament,
and their future outlook. Students will look at conservation as it pertains to water, timber, wildlife, soil
and air. This course is dual listed with PKMGT 014 Conserbation of Our Natural Resources. g
Lecture 3 hours; lab 3 hours
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
A survey of the biologival principles of marine science. Designed to acquaint the student with the natural
history of the local coastline, the Monterey Bay and its adjoining areas. The use of oceanographic
instruments and marine sampling devices, a descriptive survey of the flora and fauna as found in the
laboratory study and field trips, and the relationship of the ocean to man are also included.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 3 hours
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
A general education course primarily for the non-science major. This is an introduction to the basic
principles and concepts of heredity and their application to plants and animals, with emphasis on the
hereditary process, pedigrees, mutation, medical genetics, recombinant DNA, biotechnology genetics and
population genetics.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 0 hours
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
A survey This introductory biology course explores infectious diseases, parasites, and human immunity. The
course begins with a survey of infectious disease agents, including emergent pathogens, agents of
bioterrorism, and newer complications seen in ancient diseases. The course continues by examining how the
human immune system responds to these infections and helps students interpret epidemological patterns of
diseases in human populations.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 0 hours (also offered as an online course)
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This course is designed for students of all disciplines to introduce a wide range of contemporary biological
issues that will affect their lives: environmentally related issues, issues related to human physiology, and
issues related to inheritance. Basic biological, chemical and physical principles are presented as
appropriate for meaningful discussions of these issues and to understand articles, essays and lectures.
Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours.
Acceptable for credit: California State University
This introductory level course is designed for students of all disciplines who are interested in learning
about tropical ecology first hand by studying at field stations in Costa Rica. Principles of ecology,
biodiversity, and conservation will be examined and applied in both terrestrial and marine environments. This
intensive field course will emphasize two main tropical ecosystems: the rain forest and the rocky intertidal
region. Costa Rican culture, economy, and public policy and their relationship to resource conservation will
also be examined. Students will participate in naturalist led hikes and group research projects in the field.
They will also design and carry out independent ecological studies.
This class will be held at biological field stations in Costa Rica, with other required class meetings at West Valley College. Students will be responsible for their own trip costs and for the purchase of items required for the trip. Pass /No Pass Option.
Biology 35 - Biology of Birds (3 units) (return to top of page)Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours.
Acceptable for credit: California State University
This course introduces the natural history and biology of birds. The anatomy, ecology, diversity, behavior, and identification of birds will be explored through lectures, laboratories, slide presentations, and field trips. The biology of birds in Santa Clara County will be emphasized. The course is directed towards biology students, science educators (K-12), natural history museum and environmental docents, environmental educators, as well as bird enthusiasts. Students are responsible for transportation and costs associated with travel.
Biology 36 - Animal Behavior (3 units) (return to top of page)Lecture 3 hours; lab 0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University.
This course will explore different aspects of animal behavior ranging from the hardships of growing up, capturing food, escaping, migrating, navigating, communicating, making homes, competing for mates, courting, sex, taking care of offspring to the complex social behavior found in many animals. Pass/No Pass Option.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 6 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of a College biology course or High school biology and MATH 106/106R,
Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent.
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This course introduces the principles and concepts of animal biology. The main focus of the class is on the
diversity, ecology, natural history, morphology, physiology, and development of animals with an evolutionary
emphasis. The class is designed for biology majors.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 6 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of a College biology course or High school biology and MATH 106/106R,
Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent.
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This course for biology majors surveys basic principles of the plant sciences by examing all levels of
biological organization. It provides an overview of plant diversity, ecology, evolution, morphology, anatomy,
physiology, and biochemistry. In addition to plants, fungi, algae, and cyanobacteria are also examined.
Laboratory activities include microscopic work, experimental physiology, and studies of biodiversity, natural
history and ecology. Field trips to several ecosystems in the Bay Area provide numerous opportunities to
study local flora.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 6 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of a College biology course or High school biology and MATH 106/106R,
Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent.
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This course is a comprehensive study of the unifying principles of cell biology, including the principles of
cell chemistry and metabolism, structure and function of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells and viruses,
bacterial and protistan taxonomy, meiosis, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, and hypotheses of the
origin of life. Laboratory exercises demonstrate lecture concepts, and give students practical experience in
performing standard laboratory methods used in cell biology. This course is designed to complete the
preparation of the biology and pre-professional major for specialized upper division courses.
Lecture 3 hours; lab 6 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of a College biology course and any college chemistry course.
Recommended preparation: Math 103/103R
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This course is designed for nursing and other majors in life science. An introduction to microorganisms and
the laboratory techniques employed in their study. The characteristics, particularly of bacteria, but
including viruses, rickettsiae, algae, fungi, yeasts and protozoa will be studied with emphasis on their
relationship to human life. Laboratory work will include morphological, cultural, nutritional and biochemical
characteristics of microorganisms. The student will gain experience with the basic laboratory skills of the
microbiologist.
Prerequisite: Completion of a College biology course or High school biology.
Recommended preparation: Math 902
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
A survey of human anatomy and physiology to understand the correlation of structure and function of the systems of the human body. Laboratory work will consist of animal dissection, cadaver material, microscopic work, experimentation and demonstration of materials to supplement the lectures. Designed for the liberal arts student, those planning careers in education, psychology, and the social sciences.
Prerequisite: Completion of a College biology course or High school biology.
Recommended preparation: Math 902
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
This course for health professionals includes study of the gross and microscopic structure of the human body. Lab will consist of HUMAN CADAVER examination, CAT dissection, and microscopic examination of human tissues.
Biology 47A - Anatomy Coordinated Enrichment (0.5 units) (return to top of page)
Enrichment program coordinated with Human Anatomy - BIO 047. This course provides students with more advanced study of materials covered in the Human Anatomy course. Additional opportunities are available to examie anatomical structures and speciments, including microscopic slides, human bones, and human cadavers are available. Pass/No Pass Option.
Prerequisite: Biology 47 and any college chemistry course.
Recommended preparation: Math 103/103R
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
A study of the organ systems of the human body and the physiological principles involved in normal function. Emphasis is upon regulatory mechanisms and cellular function. The laboratory includes experiments stressing function of the body systems. Some experiments will be carried out on the students themselves.
Prerequisite: Completion of a college biology science course; Biology 49A is prerequisite to 49B; Bio 49B is prerequisite to 49C; and Bio 49C is prerequisite to 49D.
Recommended preparation: Math 902
Acceptable for credit: California State University
Designed for, but not restricted to, pre-teaching biology majors. The student works with individual instructors and the laboratory technician in the preparation of demonstration materials and laboratory setups. Provides practical experience in the use and care of laboratory apparatus.
Lecture 0 hours, lab 3 hours
Prerequisite: Bio 047
Acceptable for credit: California State University
This course is a whole dissection of a human cadaver. The course is designed for nursing, medical, physical therapy, physician assistant, chiropractic and other health related majors. The courde will use a regional approach to cadaver dissection. Working in small groups, students will dissect cadavers while the instructor provides the necessary information for the dissection. This course may be repeated once. (Summer only). Pass/ No Pass Option.
Lecture 1 hour (over 9 weeks); lab 0 hours
Acceptable for credit: California State University
This course offers students an opportunity to learn effective study strategies for biology classes. These strategies are applied to the review of topics in concurrent biology classes. Students will review biology concepts to help them learn more efficiently. The course is presented in 6-week sections, and students may take any of the sections within a semester. This course may be repeated twice. Pass / No Pass Option.
Biology 55 Biology of Sex (3 units) (return to top of page)
Acceptable for credit: California State University
Directed This course explores the natural history of sex and how it is fundamental to understanding the evolution and diversity of sexual reproductive strategies. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the biology behind the fantastic strategies organims use to mix their genes. Topics overed include the evolution of sex, sex differences, mating strategies, costs of reproduction, sexual conflict, sperm competition, sexual selection, promiscuity, and female choice.
Biology 56 - Ecology of Sierra Nevada (3 units) (return to top of page)Lecture 2 hours; lab 3 hours.
Acceptable for credit: California State University.
This course explores the natural history and ecology of the Sierra Nevada. This general education course includes an overview of the climate, evolutionary history, biogeography, community structure, natural history, and ecology of the plants, mammals, birds and insects of the Sierra Nevada range. Students also have the opportunity to gain an understanding of basic field techniques. This class is held in the field with required preliminary class meetings at West Valley College. Students are responsible for transportation and costs associated with travel, camping equipment, and related expenses.Pass/No Pass Option.
Biology 57 - Ecology of Alaska (3 units) (return to top of page)Lecture 2 hours; lab 3 hours.
Acceptable for credit: California State University.
This course introduces students to the natural history and ecology of Alaska. This general education course includes an overview of the climate, evolutionary history, biogeography, community structure, natural history, and ecology of the plants, mammals, birds and insects of Alaska. Students also have the opportunity to learn basic field techniques. These topics are explored through lecture and field settings. Students must successfully complete class preparatory requirements in order to participate in the field trip. This class is held in the field with required preliminary class meetings at West Valley College. Students are responsible for transportation and costs associated with travel, meals, camping equipment, and related expenses.Pass/No Pass Option.
Prerequisite: Interview with the instructor to determine objectives and write a contract.
Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
Directed studies are investigations of special interest to the student which are related to, but not included in, regular courses offered by the college. Pass / No Pass Option.
Recommended preparation: Math 902
The course will explore topics related to this discipline and will be offered as needed. See the class schedule for current offerings. Pass / No Pass Option.
Go to the College Catalog for a complete list of classes offered at West Valley College.
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