Introduction to the functional biology of marine plants and animals and the processes that underlie their distribution and abundance in open oceans, coastal regions, estuaries and wetlands. Biological, physical, and chemical dynamics of aquatic ecosystems surrounded by land. One college level course in chemistry. BIO 342 Computer Applications in Biology 3 units Applications of computers and data processing technology to the understanding and solving of specific problems in biology. BIO 351 Clasical and Molecular Genetics 5 units Introduction to transmission genetics and to the structure, function, and regulation of proteins and nucleic acids.
Biochemistry is recommended.
Techniques used in molecular biology and biotechnology, plasmid DNA extraction, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction endonuclease mapping, transduction, transformation, and gene cloning. 1 to 2 units Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. BIO 414 Evolution 4 units Scientific evaluation of the theories, mechanisms, and evidences concerning biological evolution. 4 units Introduction to quantitative methods used in ecology with an emphasis on the design and analysis of field studies.