Design of experiments and interpretation of results will be included in laboratory. Interactions between living organisms and their environment in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Biological and environmental studies of marine organisms, with emphasis on their economic importance. Biological, physical, and chemical dynamics of aquatic systems surrounded by land. One college level course in chemistry.
Biochemistry is recommended.
Techniques used in molecular biology and biotechnology, plasmid DNA extraction, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction endonuclease mapping, transduction, transforma-tion, and gene cloning. Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Current theories of biochemical, cellular, and organ system control mechanisms. Classical and current experimental techniques.