General Biology Laboratory I
X15.1A (2 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)
(formerly General Biology Laboratory-A)
This laboratory course introduces fundamental concepts in biology, including cell structure and function; metabolism; molecular and organismal genetics; classification; and animal development, form, and function. The class is designed for biology majors, pre-medical, and pre-health students. In addition, it is appropriate for returning students interested in a "refresher" biology class, and professionals in other disciplines considering a career change to the biological sciences. Emphasis is given to the development of laboratory skills such as instrumentation, data analysis, and observational skills. This course is associated with General Biology I (X15A).
Prerequisite: General Biology 1 (X15A) must be completed with a C- or better or taken concurrently.
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and to enroll.
Sat. Sept. 6, Oakland
CLYTIA MONTLLOR CURLEY, Ph.D., has taught anatomy and physiology, general biology, entomology, and environmental science at California State University East Bay, Merritt College, Laney College, Holy Names College, and UC Berkeley Extension. She has spent more than 15 years as a researcher at UC Berkeley and in industry.NOTE: Enrollment in this class is restricted.
Sat. Sept. 6, Oakland
YONG ZHU, M.B.A., Ph.D., has more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. He has held positions in research, development, manufacturing, business development, sales and marketing. He holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the City University of New York, and an M.B.A. from Cornell University.NOTE: Enrollment in this class is restricted.
Sections closed for enrollment
Sat. Jan. 26, Oakland
DOUGLAS BRUCE, M.S., is an instructor at the Peralta community colleges and College of Marin. He has taught general biology courses at community colleges, and ecology, genetics, and evolution at Sonoma State University. He has lived in the Sierra Nevada mountains where he studied temperature adaptation in willow leaf beetles.
- 15 meetings
- Jan. 26 to May 17: Sat., 9 am-1 pm (no meetings Feb. 16 and March 29)
- Oakland: Room D204, Merritt College, 12500 Campus Dr.
- $750 (EDP 413310)
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