This lecture-lab course focuses on the cell and its organelles including the microscopic and molecular structure and biochemical activities of the various organelles, the regulation and coordination of cellular processes, and cytology nomenclature and its etymology. Note that this course is offered Autumn Quarter. Note that this course is offered Winter Quarter. This lecture-lab course covers basic principles of ecology including evolution, natural selection, ecosystem components, biomes, population biology, and behavioral ecology. Current and historical research and etymology of terminology are discussed.
Field work demonstrates ecological sampling techniques.
Labs include water and soil analyses and use of computers for statistical analyses. Note that this course is offered Spring Quarter. This lecture-lab course concentrates on microorganisms, including their anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, genetics, means of control, medical significance, epidemiology, and the body's defense mechanisms against them. Lab skills include oil immersion microscopy, differential staining, sterile technique, media preparation, single colony isolation, serial dilution, plate count, use of selective and differential media and membrane filtration. All rights reserved.