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BIO 1560 - Introductory Biology: Biodiversity and Ecology
Interested in learning how organisms evolved over time from
simple forms to more complex forms?
Join our class as we explore how evolutionary adaptation and ecology contributed to the diversity of life on Earth. Study of bacteria, protista, and fungi reveal the interconnections between organisms. Discover how plants and animals adapted to life on land. Topics of interest for the terrestrial plants include: the development of roots, stems, and leaves; the significance of pollen, seeds, flowers, and fruit. The survey of the animal kingdom along with comparative animal dissections, will trace the development of organs, organ systems, and physiology. See OCC Catalog Description.
Participation in Animal Dissection Activities is required. This course satisfies the General Education requirement of a science course with a laboratory.
If you have
the current complete textbook from Bio 1530 (Biology 8th
edition, Raven & Johnson) – KEEP THE BOOK!!! This course
covers the chapters in the second half of the textbook.
Molecular Biotechnology Program
The news is full of references to biotechnology, cloning, "franken-foods", stem-cell research and more! Did you ever want to learn more about these hot topics? Now you can by earning a degree in biotechnology!
The Molecular Biotechnology Program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This program consists of lecture and laboratory courses, which will provide the student with broad-based knowledge of biotechnology, and ethical issues involved in various aspects of biotechnology, with emphasis on comprehensive training in cellular and molecular biology techniques. This includes DN A isolation and purification, polymerase chain reaction, DN A gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation and cloning, and Western blot analysis. Check the catalog for details.
The knowledge and skills obtained by the student will provide a strong foundation to pursue a career as a research technician in the biological, medical, or pharmaceutical industries, or academic research laboratories. Alternatively, many of the courses meet curriculum requirements should the student transfer to a cellular and molecular biology, biotechnology, or other comparable program at a four-year institution.
For more information contact Dr. Evan Kaplan at 1-248-522-3741 or email elkaplan@oaklandcc.edu
