Course Descriptions

Not all classes in all disciplines are offered every semester. See the Class Schedule or contact the Baja California Field Studies Program for offerings in the current semester.

NOTE For up-to-date course descriptions, please refer to the current GCC catalog.

ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology 102 - Cultural Anthropology (3 Units of Lecture)
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

The course includes an examination of different theories of culture, the methods of fieldwork and the comparison of cultures from around the world including our own.

The course covers the extensive variation in traditional and contemporary aspects of society from every major geographic region in terms of linguistic, social, political, economic, and technological organization. The course includes an exploration of kinship, marriage, gender, domestic groups, ritual, belief systems and the arts.

ASTRONOMY

BIOLOGY

Biology 48 (1.0-3.0 units)

Biology International Field Studies

BIOL 48 provides college credit for travel and study in foreign countries at the student's own expense in programs provided by agencies approved in advance by the College and under the direction of Glendale Community College faculty. Lecture 1-3 hours.

Note: This course may be taken 4 times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Each repetition must be in a different country and/or area of the world.

Prerequisite: None

Course Typically Offered: Winter/Summer

Biology 122 (4 units)
Introduction to Biology Lecture and Lab
Transfer credit: CSU,UC

Biology 122 is a survey course in the biological sciences designed to meet the laboratory science or life science requirement for most general education programs. Biology 122 covers the scientific method, molecular and cellular organization and function, genetics, and plant/ animal anatomy and physiology. This course also covers evolution, a survey of biodiversity, ecology, and the impact of humans on the environment.

Biology 125 (3 units) and 126 (1 unit)
Marine Biology Lecture and Laboratory
Transfer credit: CSU, UC
Meets breadth, IGETC and lab requirements

Biology 125 is an introduction to biology offering a general survey of the ecosystems and diversity of life in the marine environment. The course includes an introduction to the sciences of geological, chemical and physical oceanography as the basis to understand the environment where marine organisms exist. A comparative approach is used to learn about the physiological and anatomical adaptations of different marine organisms to their environment. Aspects of the three major areas of biology, evolutionary, cell and molecular theory are addressed throughout the course.

Biology 126 is an introductory science laboratory offering a general survey of the diversity of life in the marine environment and an introduction to some of its major ecosystems. The laboratory exercises utilize the comparative method in order to study the anatomy, physiology and evolution of some of the major phyla of marine organisms.

Biology 146 (2 units)
Marine Mammals
Transfer credit: CSU

Biology 146 is an introductory course dealing with the identification, classification, ecology, anatomy, and behavior of marine mammals. Course study emphasizes the natural history of local marine mammal species as well as representative marine mammal groups from the oceans of the world.

Biology 131 (1-3 units)
Natural History Field Studies
Transfer credit: CSU

Biology 131 offers individual and group investigation of the biological environment and the impact of human activities upon it. Students examine the inter-relationships between biological organisms and their habitats by special projects dealing with a particular problem.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent Study 049 (1-3 units)
Transfer credit: CSU

The purpose of the Independent Study course is to provide gifted students with the opportunity to explore a subject in greater depth; to familiarize students with some basic research techniques; to interest students in possible career areas; and to take advantage of special academic interests.

Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research and preparation of research papers.

Participation in this course as part of the Baja Field Studies Program requires the successful completion of one of the courses listed above and the approval of the instructor leading the specific Baja Field Studies session.

GEOLOGY

Geology 104 (2-6 units)
Field Geology
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC

Geology 104 is a field study of geologic features within several geologic provinces. Emphasis is placed on the recognition, interpretation, recording, and reporting of geologic information observed in the field. Petrologic, paleontologic, structural, and stratigraphic information is compiled and integrated into the interpretation of the geological history of the area investigated.

OCEANOGRAPHY