Class Schedule
Pathway for Associate Degree in Science at Merritt College
Natural Sciences AS-T + Optical Microscopy Certificate
62 Total Units in Two Years
Fall 2019 - 16 Total Units - Click Table to Find Descriptions
Course # | Course Name | Units | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biosci 101 | Microscope Theory | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Eng 1A | English Writing | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Math 1 | Pre-Calculus | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Arts, Soc Sci, Hum | Area C or D | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Spring 2020 - 17 Total Units - Click Table to Find Descriptions
Course # | Course Name | Units | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biosci 102 | Fluorescent Microscopy | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Chem 1A | Intro Chemistry | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Communication | Area A | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Arts | Area C | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Fall 2020 - 16 Total Units - Click Table to Find Descriptions
Course # | Course Name | Units | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biology 1A | Intro to Biology | 5 | 3 | 6 |
Phys 2A | Physics | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Social Sciences | Area D | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Humanities | Area C | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Spring 2021 - 13 Total Units - Click Table to Find Descriptions
Course # | Course Name | Units | Lecture Hrs | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biol 36 | Human Genetics | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Critical Thinking | Area A | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Lifelong Learning | Area E | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Social Sciences | Area D | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Class Descriptions
Biosci 101
BIOSC 2
Theory and Practice of Optical Microscopy
5 units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP) Acceptable for credit: CSU Comprehensive survey of microscopy, from brightfield, epifluorescence, confocal, multiphoton, and scanning and transmission electron microscopes, to the newest technologies: Specimen preparation (both live and fixed), plus digital-image processing; laboratory includes hands- on experience with DIC, phase and epifluorescence microscopes, plus tissue culture, and Adobe Photoshop. 0430.00
Biosci 102
BIOSC 3
Fluorescence Microscopy in Bioscience
4 units, 4 hours lecture (GR or P/NP) Prerequisite: BIOSC 2 Acceptable for credit: CSU Theory and practice of fluorescence microscopy: FRAP, FCS, FLIM, and FRET; artifacts and troubleshooting; and survey of employment opportunities using latest technologies. 0430.00
Chem 1A
General Chemistry
5 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lecture-demonstration, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP) Prerequisite: Math 203 or 211D Recommended preparation: CHEM 30A or 50 Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC General principles of chemistry: Measurements, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, chemical composition, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, electron configurations, periodic properties, chemical bonding, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. 1905.00 AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1, B3; IGETC area 5A, 5C (C-ID: CHEM 110, CHEM 120S (with CHEM 1B))
Biol 1A
General Biology
5 units, 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory (GR or P/ NP) Prerequisite: CHEM 1A Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC Introduction to general biology: Cell structure and function, metabolism, molecular and organismal genetics, and animal physiology. 0401.00 AA/AS area 1; CSU area B2, B3; IGETC area 5B, 5C (C-ID: BIOL 190)
Phys 2A
General Physics
5 units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR) Prerequisite: MATH 50 or 52C Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC Comprehensive study of general physics: Mechanics, properties of matter, thermodynamics, heat, wave motion, and sound. 1902.00 AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1, B3; IGETC area 5A, 5C
BIOL 36
Human Genetics
4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GR or P/ NP) Recommended preparation: BIOL 1A or 10 Acceptable for credit: CSU, UC Survey of basic Mendelian and modern genetics: Basic cell biology, cytogenetics, pedigree analysis, multi-factorial inheritance, development and sex determination, DNA structure and function, gene expression and regulation, mutation and epigenetics, evolution and population genetics, cancer genes, immune system, biotechnology, behavior genetics, genetic counseling. 0401.00 AA/AS area 1; CSU area B2, B3; IGETC area 5B, 5C