BIOL 159: Biology of Nematodes

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2016-17 → 2012-13 →

Units: 3

Hours: Lecture, 2 hours; discussion and demonstration, 1 hour

Catalog page 120

Prerequisites: BIOL 005A, BIOL 005B, BIOL 005C, CHEM 001C or CHEM 01HC, CHEM 112C, MATH 009B or MATH 09HB, PHYS 002C, PHYS 02LC, BCH 100 or BCH 110A, one course in statistics

Description: An introduction to the biology of nematodes. Topics include the morphology, physiology, development, genetics, behavior, and ecol- ogy of nematodes from parasitic and free-living habi- tats. In the discussion and demonstration section, stu- dents observe the comparative morphology and biolo- gy of nematodes and give oral presentations on select- ed nematode life histories.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with NEM 159.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: BIOL 159 / NEM 159
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 60/60 60/60
2024-25 39/50 39/50
2023-24 29/30 29/30
2018-19 11/35 11/35
2017-18  5/20  5/20
2016-17 16/18 16/18