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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Field studies of marine rocky intertidal areas of the Central California coastline with in-class data analysis and presentations. Class time variable. Multi-day field trips required. Prerequisites: BOTY 1050 and ZOOL 1050 or equivalent, and consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours) (Winter)
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4.00 Credits
(4 Units) Observations of deep sea animals, data analysis, and student presentations from deep sea studies. Prerequisites: BOTY 1050, ZOOL 1050, and consent of instructor. (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours) (Winter)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Focuses on clinical aspects of human genetics with an emphasis on symptoms, detection, and treatment of various human disorders that have chromosomal, single gene, or multifactorial origin. Genetic counseling and medical ethics are discussed. (Formerly Cytogenetics) Prerequisites: BIOL 3350. (Lecture, 3 hours)
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2.00 Credits
(2 Units) Basic concepts of evolutionary theory and population genetics. Emphasis upon the processes and mechanisms of evolution through genetic changes in populations. Prerequisites: BIOL 3350. (Lecture, 2 hours) (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
(3 Units) Principles and applications of recombinant DNA technology. Emphasis on the tools of gene manipulation, genomic scale analysis, and bioinformatics. Weekly activity involving DNA analysis software. (formerly Molecular Genetics) Prerequisites: BIOL 3350. (Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 2 hours)
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2.00 Credits
(2 Units) Applications of DNA technology in forensic investigation will be explored. The laboratory segment will expose students to a variety of molecular biology techniques used in forensic laboratories. The lecture component will introduce fundamental concepts in molecular biology and expound on the analysis and interpretation of results obtained in the lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 2310 or 3350; and CHEM 1100, 1102, and 1104, or consent of instructor. (Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours)
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2.00 Credits
(2 Units) Introduction to tissue culture techniques for analysis of cells under normal and experimental conditions. Emphasis will be placed on application of these techniques for elucidating basic biological functions and their utilization in biotechnology research. Primary focus will be on animal cells, but plant cells also will be examined. Prerequisites: BIOL 3350 or BIOL 3310; CHEM 1100, 1110, or equivalent; and consent of instructor. (Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours) (Winter)
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2.00 Credits
(2 Units) Introduction to the fundamentals of genetic engineering, including the theory and practice of basic recombinant DNA techniques. (Replaces BIOL 4842) Prerequisites: BIOL 3350. (Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours ) (Winter)
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
(1-2 Units) Laboratory Teaching Assistant. The course allows students to increase their understanding of particular fields by assisting in instruction of the laboratory portion of a course. Course may be repeated. A maximum of 2 elective units may be applied toward a biology degree. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and grade of B or better in the course in which they are assisting.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
(2-4 Units) Supervised work in an agency or business related to the biological sciences. Six to twelve hours per week. A weekly one-hour seminar will be held to discuss career-related topics and the work experience aspect of the course. Prerequisites: Junior- or senior-level biology major; consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring)
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