SRJC Course Outlines

6/9/2026 12:23:12 PM	BIO 48 Course Outline as of Fall 2009	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  BIO 48	Title:  SPECIAL TOPICS/BIOLOGY
Full Title:  Special Topics in Biology
Last Reviewed:3/2/2009

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

In-depth study of selected topics of current interest in the biological sciences. UC determines credit after transfer; not counted for admission. See a counselor for details.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In depth study of selected topics of current interest in the biological sciences. UC determines credit after transfer; not counted for admission. See a counselor for details.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2013
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2013
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

1. Examine the special topics in biology through lecture and library research.

2. Read and analyze text material and current research literature in relation to the special topic.

3. Evaluate biological concepts in relation to the specific topic, in both essay exams and analysis research papers.

4. Relate the relevance of the special topic to the field of biology.

Topics and Scope

See each course description for specific content. In general, all courses

will emphasize the study and understanding of a particular biological

topic of current importance.

Assignments:

These will vary widely with each specific course, but will always include:

1. Reading in textbooks or current biological literature, 10-50 pages per week

2. Writing assignment: reports summarizing text or current literature articles and/or research paper analyzing current biological topic, MLA documentation

3. Examinations: quizzes, midterms, cumulative final exam

4. Active participation in class discussions

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 20 - 70%
Reports: 1-2 pages; research papers: 2-10 pages
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 70%
Quizzes, midterm exams: multiple choice, completion, essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Participation in class discussions

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Specific to each course.

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