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2.00 Credits
Contemporary topics in biology selected by students in the course will form the basis for an introduction to scientific journals, the scientific method, and research as a professional pursuit. Each student develops a refined research proposal and prepares a seminar summarizing the proposal and the current state of knowledge in the topic area. Students will develop and refine their methodology under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: Open only to honors students in biological sciences who have an overall GPA of 3.25 and a minimum of 3.0 GPA in biology courses (at least six units of upper division biology excluding BIO 106, BIO 108, BIO 194, BIO 195, BIO 197 and BIO 199). Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
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2.00 Credits
Directed research involving completion of an independently conducted research project for which a proposal and methodology was developed in BIO 198A. Data collection, summary and analysis, and formulation of conclusions based on the data will be discussed periodically with a faculty sponsor. Culmination will consist of preparation of an undergraduate thesis, poster and presentation of a seminar summarizing results and conclusions. Note: Open only to honors students in Biological Sciences. Fee course. Prerequisite: BIO 198A. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to molecular and cellular biology and genetics. Topics include biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular energetics, molecular flow of information, cell division, and genetic inheritance. Development of scientific skills and a scientific mindset will be emphasized throughout the course, particularly in lab exercises and activities. Designed for science majors. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours; activity two hours. Prerequisite: BIO 1, CHEM 1A. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the biological concepts with emphasis on their application to humans. Topics include: Evidenced-based decision making with respect to food, nutritional supplements, drugs, pathogens, and biotechnology. How heredity and evolution contribute to our understanding of personality, sex, behavior, addiction, disease, and aging is also discussed. Lecture three hours. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of the gross and microscopic structure of the human body using a systemic approach. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. Fee course. Prerequisite: BIO 1, BIO 2, BIO 10, or BIO 20. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0
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2.00 Credits
Graduate level introduction to scientific inquiry in the biological sciences. Students learn to apply the scientific method, critically evaluate the scientific literature, initiate their graduate project, and develop written and oral scientific presentation skills. Lecture two hours. Note: Graduate Writing Intensive (GWI). Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to research methods in molecular and cellular biology. Students learn both cell and molecular techniques in the context of hypothesis-driven research to answer questions relating to a specific gene and cellular system. Experimental design and commonly used laboratory techniques will be explored. Two three hour laboratory periods. Fee course. Prerequisite: BIO 220 (may be taken concurrently). Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to research methods in ecology, evolution and conservation biology. Students learn field and laboratory techniques with a variety to taxa in a range of local ecosystems. Students will work with several faculty conducting research projects. Topics will include developing hypotheses, experimental design, study implementation, and statistical analyses. Students will be expected to present findings in oral and written form. Two three hour laboratory periods. Fee course. Prerequisite: BIO 167, BIO 220 (may be taken concurrently). Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0
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3.00 Credits
Intended for students in the MA grant proposal track, this course explores a selected topic from multiple scientific perspectives. A discovery-based laboratory project using cell and molecular techniques complimented with lectures, discussions and field trips that investigate the ecological, environmental, and evolutionary aspects of the same topic. The laboratory project will focus on a current biological topic (such as genetically modified organisms) in accordance with the instructor's interests and expertise. One hour lecture, six hours lab per week. Note: Not open to students in the Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology Concentration. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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3.00 Credits
Processes and control of DNA replication, transcription, and translation developed from a consideration of the current literature. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: BIO 184, CHEM 161. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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