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 112 (Mycology)
Taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and biotechnological applications of fungi.
Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit 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 or Chem 40 and Chem 40.1
Biology 124 (Radiation Biology)
Sequence of events within organisms that follows the absorption of energy from ionizing radiation; physical foundations of radiation biology; the interaction of radiation with living systems, and their consequent effects; and the treatment of irradiated organisms.
Credit: 3 units
Prerequisite: Senior Standing/Consent of Instructor
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 127 (Medicinal Botany)
Morpho-anatomical characterization of medicinally important plants with an evolutionary and ethnobotanical perspective.
Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)
Prerequisite: None
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 133 (Developmental Biology)
Overview of the principles and mechanisms of development in representative plants and animals.
Credit: 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)
Prerequisite: Bio 110, Bio 125, and Bio 126
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 or Chem 40 & Chem 40.1
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 153 (Forensic Biology)
Essential principles of biological processes that are commonly utilized for a detailed analysis of past events.
Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)
Prerequisite: Bio 140 and Bio 150
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: Bio 180 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: Bio 160 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: Bio 160
Biology 165 (Biogeography)
Ecological and historical aspects of the geographical, temporal, and spatial distribution of plants and animals.
Credit: 3 units lecture
Prerequisite: Bio 110
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: Bio 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 173 (Parasitology)
Basic morphology, life cycle, and epidemiological peculiarities of parasites that are of medical and veterinary significance.
Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)
Prerequisite: Bio 120 and Bio 150
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 180 (Biostatistics)
Basic concepts in probability, statistics, and statistical analysis for the biological sciences.
Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)
Prerequisite: Bio110 equivalent
Co-requisite: Math 105
Biology 181 (Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis)
Experimental design and statistical tests used in research studies.
Credit: 3 units (2 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)
Prerequisite: Bio 180
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 196 (Undergraduate Seminar)
Survey of current biological literature
Credit: 1 unit
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Biology 199 (Research Methodology)
Methods of research; research integrity and ethics; and the formulation of the research proposal.
Credit: 3 units
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
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