BIO

BIO 204: Introduction to Life Science

Description
An introduction to biomolecules, the structure and function of living cells, cell cycle, reproduction, evolution, and the diversity of organisms. Designed for Liberal Studies majors and science majors who need additional biology background to succeed in majors-level biology courses.
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: GE Area B4) AND (CHEM 109 OR PHYS 121)]

BIO 240: Ecology,Evol, Biodiversity

Description
Examines the evolutionary and ecological relationships of organisms with their environment, as well as the breadth of biological diversity. Required for all Biology majors. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
prereq: (MATH 130 or MATH 150) AND [CHEM 110 OR (CHEM 109 AND BIO 204 AND ENVS 201) AND GE Area A1] AND (coreq: BIO 240L)

BIO 240L: Ecol, Evolutn, & Biodiv Lab

Description
Required lab course for BIO 240. Focuses on doing scientific experiments and writing in the scientific style. Lab course fee may be charged.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: BIO 240)

BIO 241: Cellular & Molecular Biology

Description
Introduces structure and function of biological molecules, cellular and molecular biology, cell metabolism including respiration and photosynthesis, principles of genetics, immunity, biotechnology, and genomics. Required for all Biology majors. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 111 AND MATH 130) and (coreq: BIO 241L)

BIO 241L: Cellular & Molecular Bio Lab

Description
Laboratory course for BIO 241. Enrollment in or completion of BIO 241 necessary to take lab. BIO 241L encouraged because of writing element. Lab course fee may be charged.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(coreq: BIO 241)]

BIO 242: Plant & Animal Form & Function

Description
Provides an introduction to the relationship between form and function in plants and animals. Covers comparative anatomy, physiology, and development of different plant and animal structures and organ systems. Required for all Biology majors. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 240 AND BIO 240L AND BIO 241 AND BIO 241L) AND (coreq: BIO 242L)]

BIO 242L: Plant & Animal Form & Func Lab

Description
Required lab course for BIO 242. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: BIO 242)

BIO 295: Special Topics in Biology

Description
Studies a particular topic in Biology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 300: Issues & Ethics in Biology

Description
Develops library research, writing, oral and critical analysis skills needed to link science to ethics in biology. Covers current issues that involve biology, ethics and society. Students develop a learning plan that integrates their Biology concentration, capstone and internship interests, and personal and professional goals.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: GE Area A1 and GE Area A2 and GE Area A3 AND BIO 240 AND BIO 241 AND (BIO 242 OR (coreq: BIO 242)]

BIO 305: Inquiry-Bsd Life Sci f/ Teach

Description
Focuses on the methodology of science appropriate to K-12 education. Familiarizes future teachers with observing, questioning, testing, and interpreting by using the neighborhood as a laboratory. Engages in problem-solving activities and the design of experiments children will understand. Uses current technology to develop bicultural/bilingual instructional materials. (Offered as demand warrants.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 99 AND GE Area B2) AND (coreq: BIO 305L)]

BIO 305L: Inq-Based Life Sci Lab

Description
Required lab course for BIO 305. (Offered as demand warrants.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: BIO 305)

BIO 310: Biochemistry

Description
Covers biomolecular structure and function, biological oxidation and reduction, metabolism including respiration and photosynthesis, membrane transport, and biotransformation. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: BIO 241 AND BIO 241L AND (CHEM 210 OR CHEM 211)]

BIO 310L: Biochemistry Lab

Description
Optional lab course for BIO 310. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 310 ) OR (coreq: BIO 310)]

BIO 311: Genetics

Description
Applies the principles of Mendelian inheritance and the chromosomal basis of heredity in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Covers recombination, biochemical genetics, mutation, DNA, genetic code, gene regulation, genes in populations. Introduces the molecular genetics of four systems: bacteria, yeast, Drosophila, and mouse/humans. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 241)

BIO 320: Microbiology

Description
Introduces the biology of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae, fungi), their significance as model systems for understanding fundamental cellular processes, and their role in human affairs. Also introduces the biological properties of bacterial and animal viruses, replication, methods of detection, interactions with host cells and multicellular hosts.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 241 AND BIO 241L AND BIO 242 AND BIO 242L)

BIO 330: Comparative Physiology

Description
Explores the physiological adaptations of animals to their environments from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Examines sub-cellular to systems-level mechanisms underlying these adaptations.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: BIO 240 AND BIO 241 AND BIO 242 AND (PHYS 150 OR PHYS 220 OR PHYS 221)]

BIO 340: Ecology

Description
Introduces ecological concepts and theory by exploring the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Monterey Bay. A systems approach teaches how organisms interact with one another and with the natural world around them. Emphasizes population, community, and ecosystem level ecology. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 240 AND MATH 150)]

BIO 341: Evolution Bio & Pop Genetics

Description
Emphasizes mechanisms and models of population genetics and evolutionary biology, including allelic frequency, genetic drift, adaptation and fitness, microevolutionary and macroevolutionary change, speciation, and the history of life. (Offered when demand warrants.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 240 AND BIO 241)

BIO 342: Plant Communities of CA

Description
Surveys terrestrial ecosystems across California. Emphasizes the biotic and abiotic factors that determine the extents of these ecosystems. Plant identification and distribution in ecosystems of the Monterey Bay area. May include one or more weekend field trips. (Offered spring semester of even years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 240 AND GEOL 260)]

BIO 344L: Environmental Biotech Lab

Description
Laboratory course covering techniques for prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA purification, amplification, subcloning, and sequence analysis, used in the context of providing earth systems information. Additional knowledge and skills acquired include microbial cell culture, primer design, proposal writing. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered spring semester of odd years.) (Formerly known as BIO 444L)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 241L)

BIO 345: Marine Biology

Description
Focuses on the living organisms found in marine habitats. Examines the physical, biological, and evolutionary factors influencing the organisms in the many diverse marine habitats on earth. Introduces marine research topics and environmental issues by exploring the natural history of local marine habitats. Focuses on the living organisms found in marine habitats. Examines the physical, biological, and evolutionary factors influencing the organisms in the many diverse marine habitats on earth. Introduces marine research topics and environmental issues by exploring the natural history of local marine habitats. (Offered fall and spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: BIO 240 AND (PHYS 121 OR PHYS 150 OR PHYS 220)]

BIO 347: Working with Marine Mammals

Description
Explores current topics and careers working with marine mammals. Topics include practical knowledge of captive marine mammal husbandry (care and maintenance), training, basic physiology, an overview of common research topics and techniques, as well as public display, education, and current issues in marine mammalogy. Students intern at least one day at Moss Landing Marine Labs assisting in the care of research-trained California sea lions. Fee charged for course materials. (Offered summer semester through Extended Education.)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 204 OR BIO 240)

BIO 348: Tech & Theory of Animal Train

Description
Explores the field of animal training from a psychological and a technical perspective. Provides a theoretical background in relevant animal behavior and psychological principles related to the practical goal of modifying captive animal behavior. Topics include the history and ethics of animal use and training, and practical animal training techniques. Students intern at least one day at Moss Landing Marine Labs assisting in the care and training of research-trained sea lions. Fee charged for course materials. (Offered summer semester through Extended Education.)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 360: Vertebrate Natural History

Description
Students learn about classification, field identification, habitats, behaviors, protection status, and methods used to study common or otherwise noteworthy mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish of central California.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 240 AND BIO 240L)]

BIO 361: Eukaryotic Molecular Biology

Description
Advanced project-based lab and lecture course develops skills and understanding of current techniques in eukaryotic genetics and molecular biology. Six hours lab and two hours lecture per week.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 241 AND BIO 241L AND (BIO 311 or concurrent enrollment)]

BIO 378S: Health Sciences SL

Description
This course will cover medical services available to people in Monterey County. Students will discuss how class, ethnicity, language, and immigration status relate to health care access. Through service, journaling, readings, and panel discussions students will explore medical access issues and discuss the factors that lead to social injustice and inequity. Students will explore their own understanding for improving equality and access to medical care for all Monterey County residents.
Units:
5
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 242 and BIO 242L)

BIO 379S: Biology Education Serv Learn

Description
Addresses strategies for supporting equitable educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their cultural, linguistic, or economic background. Service learning placements in schools help students deepen their understanding of basic biology principles and methodologies for facilitating learning by diverse students.
Units:
5
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 242 AND BIO 242L)

BIO 392: Biology Seminar Series

Description
Upper division seminar course based on lectures from visiting faculty and biology professionals from Research 1 institutions, biotechnology, and other biology-related careers. Includes reading and critical analysis of peer reviewed literature, seminar and journal club discussion, and attendance in seminar series. May be repeated for credit up to three times.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 311)

BIO 394: Biology Internship

Description
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 395: Special Topics in Biology

Description
Studies a particular topic in Biology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 397: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 410: Bioinformatics & Systems Bio

Description
Introduces the major biological databases with a focus on the human genome project. Uses a variety of computational tools for database access and data analysis. Students understand the principles of phylogenetics, proteomics, genomics and metabolomics.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 241 AND BIO 311)

BIO 414: Molecular Cell Biology

Description
Cell structure, membrane transport, cell division, molecular genetics, recombinant DNA, mechanisms of evolution, and the basis of classification. Applies fundamental principles and experimental approaches in four areas of cell biology: cell cycle regulation, signal transduction, intracellular protein transport, and structure and function of cytoskeleton, including cell-cell and cell-substrate interactions. Explores recent advances in the fields of molecular and cell biology. (Formerly known as BIO 314)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 241 AND BIO 241L AND BIO 242 AND BIO 311)

BIO 420: Marine Invertebrate Zoology

Description
Advanced survey of the biology of invertebrates, stressing comparative functional morphology, evolution, phylogeny, systematics, natural history, behavior, and aspects of physiology and development. Emphasizes the living animal and its habitat.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 300 OR ENVS 300) AND (BIO 240 AND BIO 242)]

BIO 430: Marine Exprmntl Physiology

Description
Approaches to scientific research on environmental physiology of marine and estuarine organisms, with focus on metabolic processes. Emphasis on scientific writing and communication. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 330)

BIO 448: Aquatic Ecology

Description
In-depth exploration of freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, including aquatic organisms and their taxonomy, and the ecology, geochemistry, and sediments of freshwater ecosystems. Will include weekend or odd-hour field trips with concurrent field/laboratory section. (Offered spring semester of odd years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: CHEM 111) AND (BIO 340 OR BIO 342)]

BIO 460L: Yeast Genetics & Mole Bio Lab

Description
Introduces the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a standard microbial model for studying eukaryotic gene expression and cell biology. Students work on instructor-supervised projects focusing on yeast genetics and molecular biology in such areas as the yeast life cycle, mutant isolation, tetrad analysis, transformation, the control of gene expression with galactose regulation and mating-type control.
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: BIO 241 AND BIO 241L AND (BIO 314 OR BIO 414)]

BIO 472: California Flora

Description
Uses taxonomy and systematics of higher plants of California with a focus on morphology, development, and other characteristics to classify plants.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 242)

BIO 490: Biology Capstone

Description
Assists students in completing the Capstone project developed in previous or concurrent course, including a written Capstone report and an oral presentation to BIO faculty and students. Requires prior completion of three upper-division BIO courses with grades of C or above.
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 300)

BIO 491: Research Capstone

Description
Assists students in completing their biology research capstone project.
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 300)

BIO 492: Course-Based Capstone

Description
Assists students enrolled in a capstone project course in preparing their final written report, poster, and/or oral presentation for their Senior Capstone Project. Students must enroll concurrently in an approved Biology Capstone Project Course.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 300) and (coreq: BIO 320 OR BIO 344L OR BIO 361 OR BIO 448)]

BIO 494: Biology Internship

Description
Students work with practicing professionals in the community in a volunteer or paid internship that requires biology knowledge and skills. Academic credit is awarded for documented learning that takes place during the internship and that meets individualized and core internship outcomes.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 495: Special Topics in Biology

Description
Studies a particular topic in Biology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 497: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

BIO 541: Mar Biotech&Bioinform forTeach

Description
Designed to mimic the research cycle in a typical molecular biology laboratory. Students isolate DNA from marine organisms, amplify specific regions, subclone, and purify plasmid DNA. Bioinformatic techniques are used to analyze sequenced regions, including homology searches, multiple alignments, primer design, and 3D comparison. Assessment consists of a lab notebook review, a final exam, and a detailed standards-based lesson plan. (Offered summer session through Extended Education.)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: BIO 541L)

BIO 541L: Mar Biotech&Bioinfo Lab

Description
Required lab course for BIO 541. Lab course fee may be charged.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: BIO 541)

BIO 548: Aquatic Ecology

Description
Graduate-level lecture course designed for an in-depth exploration of aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Learning activities include lectures on the major patterns and processes influence various aquatic systems, i.e. streams, lakes, wetlands, and estuaries; a literature review on one particular aquatic ecosystem; and oral presentation to the class about the system. Concurrent enrollment in the field/laboratory section is required. (Offered spring semester, during odd years).
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: CHEM 111L )]

BIO 555: Marine Fish Ecology

Description
Explores the ecology of marine fishes and associated conservation and management efforts. Focuses upon fish distribution and the environmental drivers underlying that distribution in California and other locales. Students will complete a semester-long project involving field sampling along the central coast using a suite of tools, including remotely operated vehicles, towed camera sleds, and SCUBA. Course project may be used as a course-based capstone project. (Cross listed with BIO 455)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 345 OR (BIO 242 AND BIO 340)

BIO 595: Special Topics in Biology

Description
Studies a particular topic in Biology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

CHEM

CHEM 109: Introductory Chemistry

Description
A study of the basic principles of chemistry with special emphasis on problem solving and chemistry in the environment. Designed especially for the student who plans to enroll in CHEM 110 but lacks the necessary prerequisites. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 98 OR ELMT SCORE 46 or HIGHER)

CHEM 110: Chemistry I

Description
Develops problem-solving skills related to the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy transformations, atomic and molecular structure, quantum theory, chemical bonding, and periodic properties. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: CHEM 109 AND (MATH 130 or MATH 150) AND (coreq: CHEM 110L and MATH 130) (if neither MATH 150 nor MATH 130 have been taken)]

CHEM 110L: Chemistry I Lab

Description
Required lab course for CHEM 110. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: CHEM 110)

CHEM 111: Chemistry II

Description
Develops problem-solving skills related to solutions, phase changes, gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, metal complexation, and nuclear chemistry. Required of all ESSP majors. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: CHEM 110 AND CHEM 110L AND (MATH 130 OR MATH 150) AND (coreq: CHEM 111L)]

CHEM 111L: Chemistry II Lab

Description
Required laboratory course for CHEM 111. Emphasizes qualitative and quantitate experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: CHEM 111)

CHEM 210: Organic Chem for Biologists

Description
Survey of organic compounds, with an emphasis on biological processes. Nomenclature, structure in two and three dimensions, and reaction mechanisms are explored. Emphasizes structure and reactivity of common functional groups found in biomolecules, including carbohydrates and peptides.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: CHEM 111) AND (coreq: CHEM 210L)]

CHEM 210L: Survey of Organic Chem Lab

Description
Required lab course for CHEM 210.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(coreq: CHEM 210)]

CHEM 211: Organic Chemistry I

Description
Nomenclature, structure, bonding, reactivity, and formation of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, halogenated compounds, and alcohols. Includes intro to spectroscopy. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
5
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 111)

CHEM 295: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

CHEM 312: Organic Chemistry II

Description
Synthesis, reactions, and analysis of organic compounds, with applications to biology, biogeochemistry, and environmental science.
Units:
5
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 211)

CHEM 350: Analyt & Instr Chem

Description
Lecture and laboratory course develops skill and understanding of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis. Covers a range of spectrophotometry, chromatography, spectrometry, and titrimetry methods. Students are billed a materials fee. Offered when demand warrants.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[Prereq: Chem 111 and Chem 111L and [(Chem 210 and Chem 210L) or CHEM 211]

CHEM 395: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

CHEM 495: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Letter Grade Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS

ENVS 195: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 197: Independent Study

Description
Independent study for first-year students. Students must obtain the signature/approval of their independent study supervisor before enrolling in ENVS 197. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 200: Nature Photography

Description
Teaches the skills and knowledge needed to create captivating still photographs of animals, plants, landscapes, and other natural subjects. Explores the art, history, and science of nature photography as a tool for discovery and communication. Students must have a digital SLR camera (or other digital camera featuring manual exposure control and either interchangeable lenses or optical zoom) and tripod. Contract instructor or see course website for detailed equipment requirements. Three full-day field trips scheduled during weekends. Does not cover digital image editing techniques or video. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 201: Intro to Environmental Science

Description
This interdisciplinary introduction to environmental science course introduces science as a method of studying and understanding the natural world through offering an overview of topics needed to understand key environmental challenges of today's world. Promotes critical thinking, problem solving, scientific and environmental literacy. For non-science majors and Environmental Studies majors.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 202: Human Interactn W/Environ

Description
Surveys current scientific and environmental topics students should understand to make informed decisions in their lives. Topics may include genetically modified organisms, cloning, human population growth, water resources, pesticides, and global warming. For nonscience majors. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 99 OR MATH 100)

ENVS 230: Electronic Projects for MATE

Description
An introduction to practical electronics and environmental measurement for students enrolling through the Marine Advanced Technology and Education (MATE) Center. Students design, build, and test their own electronic instruments to record environmental variables. (Offered fall semester of even years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: ENVS 230L)

ENVS 230L: Electronic Proj for MATE Lab

Description
Required lab course for ENVS 230. (Offered fall semester of even years.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: ENVS 230)

ENVS 255: Intro to Scientific Diving

Description
This course prepares students for the conduct of science underwater while using SCUBA, including transects, quadrats, and photography.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[Coreq: KIN 283 and KIN 283L]

ENVS 272: The Atmosphere

Description
Introduction to the chemical and physical nature of the atmosphere. Topics include weather and climate, storms, general air circulation, descriptive meteorology, clouds, and atmosphere-ocean interactions. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 98 OR ELMT SCORE 46 or HIGHER)

ENVS 282: Mtry Bay:Case Sty Env Sci &Pol

Description
Introduction to the major physical, chemical, biological, and geological features and processes of global oceanography, with emphasis on the Monterey Bay area. Discusses the human impacts on the region and the state and federal policies in-place that have been designed to protect the Monterey Bay area through the establishment of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. For non-science majors. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 284: Envi Econ & Management

Description
Covers principles of microeconomics and applies these to environmental valuation and management of natural resources. Students apply economic theory to evaluate environmental problems and policies, particularly in marine and coastal ecosystems. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 130 AND ENVS 201 AND STAT 100) OR MATH 150]

ENVS 290: Case Study Workshop

Description
Course assists students in writing a case study that analyzes the science, policy, and stakeholder information needed to make a recommendation in response to a normative question about an environmental issue.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(Coreq: ENVS 300)

ENVS 295: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Letter Grade Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GE Area A1)

ENVS 297: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 150 OR BIO 240 OR GEOL 260 OR ENVS 280 OR ENVS 283) AND (ENVS 284) AND (INCLUDE JUNIOR AND SENIOR)]

ENVS 300: Crit Thkg & Comm in Env Sci

Description
Students develop library research, writing, and critical analysis skills they will need to link science to policy decisions. Students develop a learning plan that integrates their concentration, capstone interests, and personal and professional goals.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: GE Area A1 AND GE Area A2 AND GE Area A3 AND BIO 240) and (ENVS 283 OR GE Area D2)]

ENVS 300L: Read Write Crit Think ENVS Lab

Description
Optional computer lab course for ENVS 300. Designed for students in ENVS 300 who have not previously fulfilled the Tech/Info ULR. Provides hands-on experience with information literacy and literature searches, reference evaluation, advanced word processing, electronic presentations, spreadsheet design and manipulation, and webpage development. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: BIO 300 OR ENVS 300)

ENVS 301: Ecosys Srvs: Sci&Econ Anl

Description
Analyzes the services and goods provided by natural ecosystems in Monterey Bay. Explores the scientific framework of ecosystem services, their disruption or disturbance, economic and ecological values, methods of analyzing these values, and policy implications. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: ENVS 283 OR ENVS 284) AND (MATH 150 AND BIO 240)]

ENVS 303: Calif Transect Orientation

Description
Mandatory orientation for ENVS 303L. This classroom component of California Transect prepares students for the summer field course (ENVS 303L) by introducing topics in California's scientific, cultural, and political history and current issues that will be examined in detail during the summer field course (ENVS 303L). May require one weekend field trip. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 240 AND ENVS 283 AND ENVS 284 AND GEOL 260) AND (coreq: ENVS 303L)]

ENVS 303L: California Transect Lab

Description
Two-week summer field course. Students explore California's unique ecosystems using a case-studies framework emphasizing the interaction between natural processes and human impacts. Involves camping and hiking. Course fee charged for food, transportation, and camping. (Offered spring semester or summer session.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: ENVS 303)

ENVS 309: Sci & Policy of Global Change

Description
Examines the scientific, economic, and political dimensions of global climate change. Examines the greenhouse effect, global climate change, and the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol and IPCC reports in reducing human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Focuses on trends in population, dynamics, development policy and environmental heath impacts. (Offered spring semester of even years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: (BIO 240 OR GEOL 260) AND ENVS 283 AND ENVS 284]

ENVS 315: Soils & the Environment

Description
Soils and the Environment: Lecture/lab course surveys the importance, composition, and formation of soils; soil chemistry, mineralogy, and organic matter; soil physical properties and water movement and retention; soil biology and microbiology; soil fertility and plant growth; reactions and movement of nutrients, trace metals, and pesticides in soils; factors influencing soil erosion and salinization; and soil taxonomy and surveys.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
prereq: (CHEM111 AND BIO240L AND GEOL 260)

ENVS 332: Intro to GIS/GPS

Description
Theory and application of spatial data acquisition, analysis, and display using an integrated, hands-on, project-based approach. Covers geographic information systems (GIS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS). Course completion results in ArcGIS certification from ESRI and GPS Mapping certification from Trimble Navigation (TerraSync). (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: STAT 100 OR STAT 250)

ENVS 350: Quantitative Field Methds

Description
Project-oriented course covers techniques in statistics, experimental design, and field methodology to characterize the ecological patterns in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. May include one or more weekend field trips. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 240 AND STAT 250)

ENVS 355: Environmental Monitoring

Description
Project-oriented course covers techniques in experimental design, data analysis, and field and laboratory methods of soil and water analysis in the context of local soil and water chemistry problems. May include one or more weekend field trips. (Offered as demand warrants.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: STAT 250 AND (CHEM 111 OR GEOL 260)]

ENVS 370: Enviro Wildlands Studies

Description
Environmental Wildlands Studies: Field investigations study of environmental problems affecting natural and human-impacted ecosystems, including the role of human interactions. Extended field study of flora, fauna, biotic communities, and ecological relationships at selected sites in the United States or international locations. Students participate in field research and evaluation of environmental policy options.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 371: Environmental Field Survey

Description
Environmental Field Survey: Field based course that conducts onsite examinations and analyses of environmental problems affecting North American/international wildlands and wildlife populations. Concepts and principles of environmental studies, wildlife management and public land planning methods are incorporated during assessment of the study area's environmental characteristics. Data collection techniques, quantification and analysis of field data, and environmental report writing are components of the research activities that students will pursue.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 372: Wildlands Environment&Culture

Description
Wildlands Environment&Culture: Field Studies course involves off-campus travel to a variety of locations, studying the relationships among people and the environment. Region and culture specific case studies and assessment of historical and current cultural and environmental uses of wildland and/or wildlife communities. Examination of consequences and outcomes of environmental policies and wildland/wildlife management.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 380: Envrnmntl & Resource Econ

Description
Applies theories and tools of economics to allocation of natural resources, causes of environmental damage, and the link between economics and environmental change. (Offered fall semester of odd years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: ENVS 280 OR ENVS 284) AND (MATH 151)]

ENVS 394: Junior Internship

Description
Students work with practicing professionals in the community in a volunteer or paid internship that requires critical thinking and specialized science, policy, or technical skills. Academic credit is awarded for documented learning that takes place during the internship and that meets individualized and core internship outcomes. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 395: Special Topics in ENVS

Description
Studies a particular topic in Earth Systems Science & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 397: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 397S: Independent Study

Description
Students work with public and private organizations on projects that integrate scientific skills with needs of multicultural communities. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 402: Honors Capstone Seminar II

Description
Assists students in completion of faculty-guided Honors Capstone research project. Requires A- or above in both ENVS 400 and ENVS 495.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: ENVS 400 AND ENVS 495)(A- or above)]

ENVS 403: Capstone Seminar II

Description
Assists students in completing the Capstone project developed in ENVS 400, including a written Capstone report and an oral presentation to faculty and students associated with the ESTP Program. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: ENVS 300)

ENVS 410: Capstone Integration Seminar

Description
Assists students enrolled in a capstone project course in preparing their final written report, poster, and/or oral presentation for their Senior Capstone Project. Students must enroll concurrently in an approved ESTP Capstone Project Course.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: ENVS 300) AND (coreq: ENVS 433 OR ENVS 470 OR BIO 455 OR BIO 448 OR GEOL 460)]

ENVS 436: Rmt Sns/Image Process

Description
Applications of geospatial information technology and geodata manipulation and analysis in the management of natural resources, including remote sensing, aerial photography, image processing, georeferencing, georecertification, and quantitative information extraction from multispectral and other image data. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: ENVS 332)

ENVS 440: Environmental Modeling

Description
Process of designing, building, and using computer models for use within applied environmental science. Covers key examples within ecological and hydrological modeling. Introduces students to different modeling paradigms, including: systems dynamics, statistical habitat selection, and simulated vs analytical solutions. Software usage draws from Stella, VenSim, Excel, Visual Basic, and statistical packages. Individual student projects. Must have received a grade of B- or better in Math 151.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: (MATH 151) AND (BIO 340 OR GEOL 360)]

ENVS 441: Global Bgc Cycles

Description
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 240 AND CHEM 211 AND ENVS 332 AND GEOL 260) AND (coreq: ENVS 441L)]

ENVS 441L: Global Bgc Cycles Lab

Description
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: ENVS 441)

ENVS 442: Vernal Pools of Ft Ord

Description
This field-oriented course is an in-depth exploration of a local, threatened ecosystem. Students get experience doing science research projects and reading primary scientific literature on vernal pool organisms, ecology, chemistry, and soils. Focuses on organismal taxonomy. May include weekend or odd-hour field trips. (Offered spring semester of even years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: ENVS 350)

ENVS 495: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 497: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 497S: Independent Study

Description
Enables students to integrate citizenship, academic subjects, skills, and values into their Senior Capstone projects. Students work with public and private organizations on projects that integrate scientific skills with needs of multicultural communities. Students maintain weekly journals covering self, community, public education, and professional community responsibility. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 500: Graduate Seminar 1

Description
A seminar that familiarizes students with the Coastal and Watershed Science & Policy program components and assists them in developing research proposals. Takes a case-study approach to understanding the process of developing and approving environmental policy, and in identifying and comparing major stakeholders, their interests, and their roles in the development and approval of policies that address current environmental problems. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 502: Graduate Seminar II

Description
In this seminar students will examine the integrative roles of science, technology, and economics in policy development, and compare and criticize alternate policy recommendations based on the perspectives and evidence of primary stakeholder groups.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 521: Create GIS Field Project

Description
Walks educators through each step of creating their own GIS project. Participants gather data from a variety of sources, including GPS, and create a marine and coastal map that communicates a variety of issues. Issues can include marine protected areas, coastal development, invasive species, water quality, ocean observing systems, and marine fisheries. Participants also create a lesson plan to use with their interactive map.
Units:
2 to 3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 531: Bld Rem-Op Vhcls for Classroom

Description
Provides a forum for educators, especially those interested in participating in MATE student ROV competitions, to: (1) acquire the knowledge and skills needed to implement an ROV design and building curriculum that is aligned with the country's workforce needs; (2) gain an understanding of the type of work that ROV technicians do; and (3) learn about the many career opportunities available in the submersible-technology field. (Offered through Extended Ed.)
Units:
2 to 3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 532: Advanced GIS&Spatial Analysis

Description
Theory and application of advanced spatial data acquisition, analysis, and display using an integrated, hands-on, project-based approach. Use of geographic information systems (GIS) for spatial analysis, hypothesis testing, and decision making. Theory and practice of advanced GIS topics and methods such as raster analysis, dynamic segmentation, geocoding, spatial statistics, and geodatabase design. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 536: Remote Sns & Image Process

Description
Applications of geospatial information technology and geodata manipulation and analysis in the management of natural resources, including remote sensing, aerial photography, image processing, georeferencing, georecertification, and quantitative information extraction from multispectral and other image data. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 540: Environmental Modeling

Description
Teaches the process of designing, building, and using computer models for use within applied environmental science. Covers key examples within ecological and hydrological modeling e.g. population dynamics, and water flow. Introduces students to different modeling paradigms, including: systems dynamics, statistical habitat selection, and simulated vs analytical solutions. Software usage draws from Stella, VenSim, Excel, Visual Basic, and statistical packages. Includes individual student projects. Must have received a grade of B- or better in Math 151. (Offered fall semester as demand warrants.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 542: Vernal Pools of Fort Ord

Description
This graduate-level field-oriented course is an in-depth exploration of a local, threatened ecosystem. Students get experience doing science research projects and reading primary scientific literature on vernal pool organisms, ecology, chemistry, and soils. Focuses on organismal taxonomy. May include weekend or odd-hour field trips. (Offered spring semester of odd years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 550: Research Methods

Description
Covers the concepts of scientific method (theories, propositions, hypotheses, etc.); how to design research questions; practical techniques of experimental design, statistical inference, and information theoretic methods; successful proposal; and communication of scientific results. Emphasizes effective linkage between science policy with respect to achieving levels of scientific quality, clarity, and relevance appropriate to real-world situations. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 560: Watershed Systems

Description
Develops interdisciplinary skills to address complex environmental issues. Skill sets will be in the fields of hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, water quality, and ecology. Topics include environmental policy/agency framework, current environmental issues, and physical/ecological processes in natural and impacted wateshed systems. May require weekend field trips. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 561: Watershed Systems Restoration

Description
Explores the rehabilitation and management of damaged ecosystems focusing on rivers, estuaries, and wetlands. Covers the systems approach, ecologic principles, hydrologic processes, soils, erosion, and improvement structures. Emphasizes real situations using case studies and experimental restoration work. Includes several weekend field trips. (Offered spring semester of odd years.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 561L: Watershed Systems Restor Lab

Description
Required lab course for ENVS 561.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 580: Envir & Resource Eco:App&Meth

Description
Students use a standard input/output model framework to estimate economic values at regional scales. Develops economic growth and bio-economic models in a dynamic and spatial framework applied to management of California's marine resources. Introduces statistical (econometric) estimation and analyses of linear regression models, time-series models, travel cost models, and random utility models. (Offered fall semester of odd years.)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 586: Coastal Zone Policy & Mangmt

Description
Policy course draws upon student skills of research, writing, analysis, and creative thinking. Offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the principles and strategies for managing the coastal zone. Combines the disciplines of policy, economics, planning, geology, biology, ecology, a bit of chemistry, and organizational management. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 590S: Adv Topics:Marine Pollutn

Description
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 594: Internship - Graduate

Description
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 595: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
0 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 595L: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Environmental Science Technology & Policy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 596: Field Studies

Description
Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Environmental Science, Technology and Policy. Offered as interest warrants.
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 597: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 599: Masters Thesis

Description
Faculty-mentored, independent research leading toward completion of the MS thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits that count toward the degree. Requires approval of the thesis advisor. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

ENVS 660: Adv Watershed Sci & Policy

Description
Addresses current watershed environmental issues using advanced research methods and sound science. Considers issues from multiple perspectives, including legal, political, diverse stakeholders, and natural science. Students present project results in both written and oral formats, utilizing innovative visualizations, as necessary, to communicate technical science to decision-makers or non-specialists. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

GEOL

GEOL 210: Introduction to Earth Science

Description
Focuses on earth science content and scientific investigation and experimentation abilities required for the multiple-subject teaching credential. Topics include Earth's atmosphere and water, structure and composition of the solid Earth, processes that change the Earth (with emphasis on plate tectonics and California geology), Earth's resources, and Earth's place in the solar system and universe. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: (MATH 99 OR ELMT SCORE 50 or HIGHER)

GEOL 260: Geology/Hydrology

Description
Introduces geology and hydrology. Includes the rock cycle, weathering and erosion, soil formation, mass wasting (landslides), the hydrologic cycle, and plate tectonics. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
prereq: (MATH 130 or MATH 150) AND [CHEM 110 OR (CHEM 109 AND ENVS 201)]

GEOL 304: Earth Science for Teachers

Description
Focuses on earth science content and scientific investigation and experimentation abilities required for the multiple-subject teaching credential. Topics include Earth's atmosphere and water, structure and composition of the solid Earth, processes that change the Earth (with emphasis on plate tectonics and California geology), Earth's resources, and Earth's place in the solar system and universe. (Offered when sufficient demand warrants.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 99 AND GE Area B1) AND (coreq: GEOL 304L)]

GEOL 304L: Earth Science for Teachers Lab

Description
Required lab course for GEOL 304. Emphasizes inquiry-driven earth science investigations. Teaching science in a local school or afterschool program may be required. Lab course fee may be charged. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: GEOL 304)

GEOL 360: Geomorphic Systems

Description
Examines past and current geologic processes as reflected in the shape of landforms. Focuses on theory and application of landform equilibrium and evolution, weathering, erosion, hillslope processes, river processes, active tectonics, coastal processes, landslides, and how landforms reflect change in climate. May include one or more weekend field trips. (Offered fall semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GEOL 260)

GEOL 395IP: International Programs

Description
Units:
1 to 12
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

GEOL 460: River Hydrology, Assmt&Monitor

Description
Applied topics in watershed, stream, and hillslope hydrology within the context of river management. Covers physical river assessment and monitoring, and the physical equations and field measurement of surface and subsurface flow, hydraulics, flood frequency, landscape erosion, and sediment transport. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GEOL 360)

MSCI

MSCI 271: The Oceans

Description
Introduction to the major physical, chemical, biological, and geological features and processes of the Earth's ocean. Special emphasis is placed on developing an integrated understanding of physical and biological processes and the interactions of people with the marine environment. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 98 OR ELMT SCORE 46 or HIGHER)

MSCI 300: Marine Sci, Comm, & Policy

Description
Culminates in a summatively-assessed research poster presentation session. Advances college-level reading, writing, speaking, listening, evaluating, and decision-making skills while refining writing and speaking skills with a focus on purpose and clarity to meet the needs of diverse audiences. Emphasizes the writing process to develop clear and appropriate texts, visuals, presentations, and a research paper for a poster session. Advances critical listening skills. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GE Area A1 and GE Area A2 and GE Area A3 AND JUNIOR STANDING)

MSCI 380: Scientific Diving Techniques

Description
This course will provide an introduction to the techniques for conducting scientific research underwater using SCUBA, including transects, quadrats, behavioral observations, videography and photography, and many others. In addition to lectures and pool training sessions, there will be a significant number of open water dives. The course will provide the 100 hours of required training for scientific divers as prescribed by the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: KIN 280 AND 280L AND KIN 282 AND 282L)

MSCI 410: Capstone Integration Seminar

Description
Assists students enrolled in a capstone project course in preparing their final written report, poster, and/or oral presentation for their Senior Capstone Project. Students must enroll concurrently in an approved Capstone Project Course.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MSCI 300 OR ENVS 300 OR ENSTU 300 OR BIO 300) AND (coreq: MSCI 455 OR MSCI 470)]

MSCI 433: Seafloor Mapping

Description
Project-based course applies advanced technologies for data acquisition, analysis, and display to current marine research initiatives and environmental issues. Hands-on application of sidescan and multibeam sonar, geographic information systems (GIS), quantitative video habitat mapping, computer modeling, remote sensing, image processing, hydrographic mapping, and Global Positioning System (GPS). (There may be a course fee associated with this course)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: ENVS 332 AND (PHYS 121 OR PHYS 150 OR PHYS 220)]

MSCI 455: Marine Fish Ecology

Description
Course explores the ecology of marine fishes and associated conservation and management efforts. Focuses upon fish distribution and the environmental drivers underlying that distribution in California and other locales. Students complete a semester-long project involving field sampling along the central coast using a suite of tools, including remotely operated vehicles, towed camera sleds, and SCUBA. Course project may be used as a course-based capstone project. (Cross listed with MSCI 555)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: BIO 345 OR (BIO 242 AND BIO 340)]

MSCI 470: Sci Pol & Mgmt in Marine Env

Description
This course draws from multiple disciplines to address first hand issues of science and science policy management integration in the marine environment.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: BIO 340 AND BIO 345 AND MSCI 300)

MSCI 533: Seafloor Mapping

Description
(Formerly titled Applied Remote Sensing for Coastal & Marine Systems) Seafloor Mapping: Applies current hydrographic survey techniques to marine habitat mapping. Utilizes the CSUMB Seafloor Mapping Lab seafloor mapping system and vessel for survey design, data acquisition, analysis, and display. Technologies include sidescan sonar, multibeam bathymetry, hydrographic survey design, ROV, acoustic tracking, motion correction, GIS, GPS and vessel navigation.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

MSCI 545: Marine Ecological Systems

Description
Examines the fundamentals of marine ecology, emphasizing experimental design and use of technologies that are appropriately scaled to answer management questions. Lectures emphasize the processes contributing to the structure and organization of marine communities, the role of humans as a major source of disturbance, and the efficacy of current management paradigms. Laboratories emphasize current technologies and analytical approaches used in the study of sub-tidal marine communities. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

MSCI 645: Adv Marine Sci & Pol

Description
Draws on the tenets of marine conservation biology, and related disciplines, to prepare scientists for engagement in policy formulation and management at a variety of levels. Provides a detailed assessment of the field of marine conservation biology, link ecological processes to threats and solutions, and define the human and legal dimensions of marine conservation. Explores specific conservation scenarios with case studies from the Monterey Bay region and beyond.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

PHYS

PHYS 121: Integrated Physical Science

Description
Introduces the basic principles of physical science and the application of these principles in modern society. Topics include: nature, properties, and reactions of matter; objects at rest and in motion, energy and power, fluids, heat, light, sound, and electricity. For non-science majors. Not open to students with credit in PHYS 122 or ESSP 122. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 99 or ELMT Score 50 or higher) AND (coreq: PHYS 121L)]

PHYS 121L: Integrated Phy Science Lab

Description
Required lab course for PHYS 121. Lab course fee may be charged.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: PHYS 121)

PHYS 150: Physics for Biologists

Description
Introduces the fundamental concepts of classical physics, especially for students interested in the life sciences. Covers motion, forces, waves, energy, thermodynamics, gravity, fluids, electricity, magnetism, light, and optics using examples drawn from biological, environmental, and health science disciplines. (Offered every semester.) (Formerly known as Survey of Physics)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: MATH 130 AND (CHEM 109 OR CHEM 110)]

PHYS 220: Physics I

Description
Emphasizes motion, mechanics, energy, and fluids using active and experiential learning. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 110 AND MATH 150)

PHYS 221: Physics II

Description
Covers topics in electricity, magnetism, and optics. Emphasizes active and experiential learning and practical applications. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 151 AND PHYS 220)

PHYS 330: Robotics for Ecol Research

Description
Introduces practical electronics and programming skills through a series of hands-on learning modules. The modules are self-paced and culminate in a final class project where students design and build a custom robotic system to collect useful environmental data in a terrestrial, freshwater, or marine ecosystem. Will have a course fee.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 150) AND (PHYS 121 OR PHYS 150 OR PHYS 220 OR CST 231 OR CST 232)]

PHYS 395: Special Topics in Physics

Description
(Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

PHYS 530: Electronics for Grad Research

Description
Provides a practical foundation in basic electronic circuit design, construction, and repair to assist science graduate students who may need to select, use, repair, or invent electronic equipment to complete their graduate thesis project. (Offered fall semester of odd years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions: