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Course InformationBIO 010. Basic Biological Concepts
Fee course. 3 units. (CAN BIOL 002)
Introduction to the biological sciences with emphasis at the molecular and cellular levels. Concepts and principles common to all living systems will be stressed. Intended for both majors and non-majors. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours.
BIO 012. Plant Biology
Prerequisite: BIO 010. 4 units. (CAN BIOL 006)
Survey of the plant kingdom with emphasis on structure, function, adaptations, and phylogenetic relationships of major plant groups. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. Field trips may be required. Fee course.
Syllabus BIO 195. Biological Internship
Graded Credit/No Credit. 1-2 units. Prerequisite: Department chair and instructor (representing the appropriate biological discipline) permission.Supervised work-learn experience in biology with a public or private organization. Up to 4 units may be taken. No more than 2 units from BIO 195, 197 and 199 combined can be applied to the biological sciences upper division major requirement.
BIO 197A Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Note: May be taken more than once, but no more than 2 units from BIO 195, BIO 197 and BIO 199 combined can be applied to the Biological Sciences upper division major requirement. Prerequisite: Department Chair and instructor permission. 1-2 units
Supervised experiences will include aspects of laboratory preparation and aspects of teaching biology laboratory courses. Conferences and laboratory experiences four to eight hours weekly. Admission requires approval of professor and Department Chair.
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Updated: October 23, 2005
Department of Biological Sciences, 202 Sequoia Hall, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6077;
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