This college level biology course is designed to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts of molecular and cellular biology. The course also includes a laboratory component that introduces the student to basic techniques and procedures used by biologists and reinforces the concepts presented in the weekly lectures. The student will receive training in data analysis, scientific reasoning, and scientific writing.
Topics include:
- The chemical foundations of life
- The importance of water in supporting life
- Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
- Cellular conversion of nutrients into usable energy
- Relationship between genotype and phenotype
- Practical applications of biotechnology
- Spotlight on human form and function.
This course is appropriate for students interested in a refresher biology class, professionals in other disciplines considering a career change to the biological sciences, and pre-health professionals.
Note on Lab: This course include a hands on laboratory involving multi-day experiments that the student performs at home. Except for a few household items, all the materials are included in the purchased kit from HOL Sciences.
To order labpaq for Fall 2020 please use this link:
Please note that due to COVID-19, HOL is experiencing a delay in processing orders. Please order your kits ASAP.
Course Number: BIOL-40348
Credit: 6.00 unit(s)
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9/21/2020 - 12/7/2020
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates.
INSTRUCTOR:
Ahuja, Nidhi
Nidhi Ahuja, Ph.D., has a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, a Master's degree in Biotechnology and a Doctorate degree in Biotechnology. Her research interests lie at the interface of invading pathogenic bacteria and the susceptible human hosts. After completing her postdoctoral research at University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Ahuja dedicated herself to sharing what she had learned with others. Since 2008, she has been teaching various disciplines of biology—both in the classroom and online. She has taught Human Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, General Biology, Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology courses. She encourages her students to break the traditional disciplinary boundaries and make interdisciplinary connections in order to appreciate the bea...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDCampbell Biology 11th
by Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece
ISBN / ASIN: 9780134446523
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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9/21/2020 - 12/7/2020
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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1/4/2021 - 3/22/2021
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates.
INSTRUCTOR:
Ahuja, Nidhi
Nidhi Ahuja, Ph.D., has a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, a Master's degree in Biotechnology and a Doctorate degree in Biotechnology. Her research interests lie at the interface of invading pathogenic bacteria and the susceptible human hosts. After completing her postdoctoral research at University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Ahuja dedicated herself to sharing what she had learned with others. Since 2008, she has been teaching various disciplines of biology—both in the classroom and online. She has taught Human Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, General Biology, Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology courses. She encourages her students to break the traditional disciplinary boundaries and make interdisciplinary connections in order to appreciate the bea...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDCampbell Biology 12th
by Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky and Orr
ISBN / ASIN: 9780136781752
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/11/2021.
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NOTE:
Campbell Biology, 12th edition (Authors: Lisa Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V Minorsky and Rebecca Orr)
Book Format : Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Instant Access -- for Campbell Biology
ISBN-13: 9780136781752
1/4/2021 - 3/22/2021
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.