Course Descriptions

Biology 110 (Integrated Principles of Biology)

Comprehensive examination of the fundamentals of major biological fields including cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution.

Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: None

 

Biology 116 (Invertebrate Zoology)

Systematics of representative major groups of invertebrates

Credit: 3 units (1 unit lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 120 (Microbiology)

Principles of microbiology, including the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, and economic importance of microorganisms and the diagnosis, prevention and control of bacterial, fungal, and ricketssial disease.

Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

Co-requisite: Chem 41

 

Biology 125 (Plant Morphology and Physiology)

Integration of the structure and function of plants including their morphology, anatomy, and various vital functions.

Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 126 (Animal Morphology and Physiology)

Structure-function relationship in different groups of animals with particular focus on vertebrate morpho-physiology.

Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 128 (Plant Systematics)

Integration of traditional taxonomy and reconstruction of phylogenetics of plants.

Credit: 3 units (1 unit lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 134 (Animal Histology)

Fine structure of representative vertebrate tissue.

Credit: 3 units (1 unit lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 140 (Genetics)

Principles of heredity and variation in diploid organisms, fungi, bacteria, and viruses including Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics; population genetics, population genetics, and ectoplasmic inheritance.

Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 180

 

Biology 150 (Cell and Molecular Biology)

Introduction to cellular structure and function, biological molecules, biogenetics and the genetics of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organism, elements of molecular biology, enzymes and enzyme kinetics and the molecular basis of development.

Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110 and Chem 41

 

Biology 151 (Immunology)

Structure and function of the immune system, antigen-antibody reactions, genetic control of the immune system, and basic immunological techniques.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 150 and Chem 41

 

Biology 152 (Reproductive Biology)

Concepts and principles of reproduction in all forms of life, including viruses.

Credit: 3 units lecture

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 154 (Human Biology)

Introduction to the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on health, disease, and homeostasis.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 155 (Biology of Viruses)

Concepts on viruses and how they interact with their hosts.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 120 and Bio 150

 

Biology 160 (Ecology)

Examination of the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors among species in communities, covering theory, laboratory and field studies, emphasis on the impact of the biota on the environment, biotic interactions in natural communities, ecological analysis at the level of the population, demography, and biogeography.

Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio180 and Bio 116/Bio 128

 

Biology 161 (Field Biology)

Applied principles of ecology in marine, terrestrial, freshwater, and estuarine environment including the collection, preservation, and preparation of plant and animal specimens for laboratory studies.

Credit: 3 units (1 lecture, 2 laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio160 and PE 2 (Swimming)

 

Biology 164 (Philippine Biodiversity)

Qualitative and quantitative assessment of Philippine biodiversity including threat identification, management, conservation and preservation.

Credit: 3 units lecture

Prerequisite: Biology 160

 

Biology 166 (Ecosystem Health)

Concerns on the relationships between biophysical changes, disease burdens on the living systems and the social structure and economic sustainability of communities.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Biology 160

 

Biology 167 (Environmental Impact Assessment)

Perspectives of the natural and social sciences in assessing and managing environmental impacts.

Credit: 3 units lecture

Prerequisite: Bio 160 and Bio 180

 

Biology 168 (Ecotoxicology)

Concepts on the fate of foreign chemicals (xenobiotics) in the environment and of their effects on the different biological organizational levels: cells, tissues, organs, individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 160 and Chem 33

 

Biology 169 (Conservation Genetics)

Principles of conservation as basis for a systematic plan of action to preserve and protect the general conditions of population such as genetic diversity, growth rate and general state of well-being.

Credit: 3 units lecture

Prerequisite: Bio 140, Bio 150, Bio 160 and Bio 180

 

Biology 170 (Restoration Ecology)

Ecological theories and practices on the restoration of degraded and/ or altered landscapes.

Credit: 3 units lecture

Prerequisite: Bio 160 and Bio 180

 

Biology 171 (Bioinformatics)

Tools and concepts in computational biology and the development of basic skills to perform in silico biological analyses.

Credit: 3 units (1 unit lecture, 2 units laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 140, Bio 150 and Bio 180

 

Biology 174 (Entomology)

Concepts on biology and application of insects in human culture and research.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 110

 

Biology 175 (Protozoology)

Concepts on the morphology, life cycle, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of protozoan parasites.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 120

 

Biology 181 (Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis)

Experimental design and statistical test used in research studies.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio180

 

Biology 191 (Practicum)

Internship for BS Biology students.

Credit: 3 units

Prerequisite: Incoming senior

 

Biology 192 (Biological Evolution)

Theories, principles, and mechanisms of evolution

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 140

 

Biology 200.1 (Undergraduate Thesis I)

Conceptualization, writing, and defense of research proposal.

Research proposal.

Credit: 2 units

Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Bio 199

 

Biology 200.2 (Undergraduate Thesis II)

Implementation, writing, and presentation of the thesis.

Credit: 2 units

Prerequisite: Bio 200.1

 

Microbiology 122 (Environmental Microbiology)

Roles and interactions of microorganisms to the environment.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 120

 

Microbiology 123 (Microbial Physiology)

Bacterial structure and function, modes of metabolism, regulatory responses to environmental change and stress, and microbial aspects of nutrition and growth.

Credit: 3 units lecture

Prerequisite: Bio 120

 

Microbiology 124 (Food Microbiology)

Attributes and roles of microorganisms in food and food safety.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Prerequisite: Bio 120

 

Microbiology 125 (Industrial Microbiology)

Properties and processes in microorganisms with applications for industrial purposes.

Credit: 3 units lecture

Prerequisite: Bio 120

 

Microbiology 126 (Microbial Genetics)

Genetic mechanisms of microorganisms and their roles in biotechnology.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit lab)

Prerequisite: Bio 120

 

Microbiology 127 (Microbial Taxonomy)

Principles and techniques in microbial taxonomy.

Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit lab)

Prerequisite: Bio 120