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University of Redlands
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Course descriptions for courses
that I teach
Courses for non-majors:
Many professors teach different sections of this course. When I teach
this course, I typically emphasize molecular biology and genetics.
We cover topics such as GM food, gene therapy, human cloning and cancer.
BIOL 107 Concepts of Biology. Fall
(4), Spring (4), or May Term (3).
Exploration of various concepts selected from evolution,
ecology, genetics, physiology, morphology, development, and behavior.
Four hours lecture and laboratory.
Courses for biology majors:
These courses fulfill requirements for biology or
biochemistry/molecular biology majors. You may take these classes
if you are pursuing other majors as long as you meet the prerequisites.
BIOL 239 Molecular Genetics and Heredity. Fall (4), Spring (4).
This course emphasizes the importance of molecular genetics in
contemporary biology. Patterns of inheritance, gene structure and
function, and techniques using recombinant DNA technology will be
emphasized. Laboratory includes classical genetic analysis as well as
molecular and biochemical techniques. Prerequisite: BIOL 131-133.
Offered every year. EV and NU.
BIOL 260 Topics in Biology. Fall (1–4), Spring (1–4), May Term
(1–3).
Topics of current interest in biology are covered.
Prerequisite: permission. Offered as needed.
I have taught a course on genetically modified organisms under this
course title.
BIOL 330 Statistical Methods in Biology. Fall (4) or Spring (4).
Introduction to the use of descriptive and inferential
statistics to interpret data in biological research. Tables and figures,
distribution, probability, correlation, hypothesis testing and software
analysis tools will be covered. Prerequisites: BIOL 131, 133, and 239.
Offered as needed. NU only.
BIOL 342 Genomics. Fall (4), Spring (4).
Study of the complete set of genetic material in a given
organism. Topics include genome organization, genome evolution and the
study of gene expression and function at the genome level. Laboratory
investigations include transformation of eukaryotes and use of genomic
databases. Prerequisites: BIOL 239 or permission. Offered as needed. EV
or NU only.
Research courses:
The BIOL course is used for students working on the starch project.
Since the herbarumin project is interdisciplinary in nature, students
working on this project enroll in one of the BLCM courses.
BIOL 460 Research Topics in Biology Fall (1–3), Spring (1–3), May Term
(1–3).
Selected areas of biology studied through experimental work.
Areas selected range from the molecular cellular level, to plants and
animals, to ecology and the environment. Three hours
laboratory/discussion, three hours independent work. May be repeated for
degree credit for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered as needed. EV or NU
only.
BLCM 360 Interdisciplinary Research in Biology and Chemistry. Fall
(1-3), Spring (1-3), May Term (1-3).
Experimental study of project both from a biological and
chemical perspective. Three hours laboratory, eighty minutes discussion,
three hours independent work. May be repeated for degree credit for a
maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite: permission. Offered as needed. NU
only. BLCM 460 Advanced
Interdisciplinary Research in Biology and Chemistry. Fall (1-3), Spring
(1-3), May Term (1-3).
Continuation of experimental study of project both from a
biological and chemical perspective. Includes serving as a mentor for
student researchers and writing a grant proposal or thesis. Three hours
laboratory, eighty minutes discussion, three hours independent work. May
be repeated for degree credit for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite:
permission. Offered as needed. NU only. |
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