BIOL 159: Biology of Nematodes

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Units: 3

Hours: Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 164

Prerequisites: BIOL 005C, MATH 007B or MATH 009B or MATH 09HB, PHYS 002C or PHYS 02HC, PHYS 02LC or PHYS 02HLC, BCH 100 or BCH 100H or BCH 110A or BCH 110HA, STAT 010

Description: An introduction to the biology of nematodes. Topics include the morphology, physiology, development, genetics, behavior, and ecology of nematodes from parasitic and free-living habitats. Includes observing the comparative morphology and biology of nematodes and giving oral presentations on selected nematode life histories.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with NEM 159.

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