UC Davis General Catalog, 2006-2008 - General Catalog - UC Davis

Geographic Information Systems 283
205. Molecular Genetics Laboratory (5)
Laboratory—15 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences
101 (may be taken concurrently) or the equivalent,
enrolled in Genetics Graduate Group.
Students will conduct experiments in molecular
genetics laboratories. Individual research problems
will emphasize experimental design, experience
with methodologies, and data interpretation. May
be repeated up to three times for credit. (S/U grading
only.)—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)
207L. Research Methods in Plant Genetics
Laboratory (2-5)
Laboratory—6-15 hours. Prerequisite: course 207
(may be taken concurrently). Working knowledge of
contemporary methodologies in plant genetics is
obtained by participating in research programs of
the various Plant Genetics Affinity Group members.
(S/U grading only.)—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)
210. Horizontal Gene Transfer (3)
Lecture/discussion—3 hours. Prerequisite: background
in basic microbiology and genetics required;
introductory course in molecular biology, biotechnology
and microbial and animal/plant genetics recommended.
Transfer of genes between unrelated
organisms in nature. Dissemination of foreign DNA
from genetically engineered organisms, including
plants and animals. Mechanisms by which genes
are transferred horizontally, and between kingdoms.—I.
(I.) Kado
211. Concepts in Human Genetics and
Genomics (3)
Lecture/discussion—3 hours. Prerequisite: course
201A or the equivalent; course 201B, 201C or the
equivalent recommended. Human genomic organization;
genetic structure of populations; positional
cloning, application of linkage, association, and
haplotypes; quantitative trait loci analyses; integrative
genetic studies of gene expression; DNA repair
mechanisms in genetic disease; mutation analyses;
epigenetics; mitochondrial disease; gene manipulation
and therapy.—II. (II.)
220. Genomics and Biotechnology of Plant
Improvement (3)
Lecture—3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences
101 or the equivalent. Integration of modern biotechnology
and classical plant breeding including
the impact of structural, comparative and functional
genomics on gene discovery, characterization and
exploitation. Also covers molecular markers, plant
transformation, hybrid production, disease resistance,
and novel output traits. (Same course as Plant
Sciences 220.)—II. Michelmore
291. Seminar in History of Genetics (2)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences
101. The development of modern genetic theories
beginning with Mendel.—II. (II.)
293. Seminar in Animal Genetics (1-3)
Seminar—1-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 201A or
consent of instructor. Emphasis on recent advances
in the field of animal genetics, ranging from quantitative
genetics to molecular biology as it relates to
animals.—III. (III.)
294. Seminar in Human Genetics (2)
Seminar—2 hours. Prerequisite: course 201A and
consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit up
to five times if topic differs. Topics of current interest
in human genetics and genomics. Offered in alternate
years.—II. Seldin
295. Seminar in Molecular Genetics (1-3)
Seminar—1-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 201A or
consent of instructor. Topics of current interest related
to the structure, modification and expression of
genes.—I. (I.)
296. Scientific Professionalism and
Integrity (2)
Lecture—1 hour; seminar—1 hour. Prerequisite:
graduate standing or consent of instructor. Review of
basic skills required of contemporary scientists. Topics
include scientific conduct, manuscript preparation,
grant writing, seminar presentations, and time
management. Emphasis on responsibilities of scientists
to factually and thoughtfully communicate
results. (S/U grading only.)—I. (I.) Yoder
297. Seminar in Plant Genetics (1-3)
Seminar—1-3 hours. Prerequisite: course 201A or
consent of instructor. Current topics in plant genetics
will be examined in student-conducted seminars and
discussion format. The integration of molecular,
organismal and population genetics to address questions
in plant biology will be emphasized.
298. Group Study (1-5)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Group study of
selected topics in genetics. (S/U grading only.)
299. Research (1-12)
(S/U grading only.)
Professional Course
300. Methods in Teaching Genetics (1-3)
Lecture/discussion. Prerequisite: graduate standing
and consent of instructor. Practical experience in the
methods and problems of teaching genetics.
Includes analysis of texts and supporting material,
discussion of teaching techniques, preparing for and
conducting discussion or laboratory sections, formulating
examinations under supervision of instructor.
May be repeated for credit up to 3 times or 9 units if
teaching in different genetics related course. (S/U
grading only.)—I, II, III.
Geographic
Information Systems
(College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
offers a minor in Geographic Information
Systems with an emphasis on spatial analysis. This
minor is ideal for students interested in information
processing of spatial data related to remote sensing,
land information systems, marine cartography, thematic
mapping, surface modeling, environmental
modeling resources management, public utility planning,
emergency response, geomarketing, geotechnics,
archaeology, military exercises, and computeraided
design. Prerequisites include Mathematics
16A-16B, Statistics 13 or Plant Sciences 120 or Civil
and Environmental Engineering 114, and Plant Sciences
21 or Computer Science Engineering 15
Minor Program Requirements:
UNITS
Geographic Information Systems .......... 18
Applied Biological Systems Technology 180,
185, Environmental and Resource Sciences
186, 186L .......................................... 13
Select five or more units from Plant Sciences
121, Applied Biological Systems Technology
175, Applied Biological Systems Technology/
Hydrologic Science 182, Environmental
Science and Policy 179, 179L................. 5
Minor Advisers. R.E. Plant (Plant Sciences)
Geographic Studies
(College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
The interdepartmental minor in Geographic Studies
is defined by its concern with place. Geographers
strive to answer spatial questions regarding the
earth’s surface; to describe and explain the character
of regions; to ascertain the ways in which historical
and contemporary humans have used and
shaped the earth’s surface; and to understand the
interactions of physical, biotic, and human systems
within our global environment. The minor is compatible
with a variety of environmental majors in the college
and also with graduate programs in
geography.
The minor is sponsored by the Department of Environmental
Design.
Geography
See Geography (A Graduate
Group), below.
Geography
(A Graduate Group)
Janet D. Momsen, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Group
Group Office. Carrie Armstrong-Ruport, Program
Coordinator; 207 Walker Hall
(530) 752-4119; geography@ucdavis.edu
Faculty
Michael Barbour, Ph.D., Professor
(Environmental Horticulture)
David Boyd, Ph.D., Associate Professo
(Anthropology)
Cynthia Brantley, Ph.D., Professor (History)
Stephen Brush, Ph.D., Professor
(Human and Community Development)
Deborah L. Elliott-Fisk, Ph.D., Professor
(Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology)
Mark Francis, M.L.A., Professor
(Landscape Architecture)
Charles Goldman, Ph.D., Professor
(Environmental Science and Policy)
Steven Greco, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
(Landscape Architecture)
Louis Grivetti, Ph.D., Professor (Nutrition)
Lynette Hart, Ph.D., Professor
(Population Health and Reproduction)
David Hird, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor
(Veterinary Medicine)
Frank Hirtz, L.L.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor
(Human and Community Development)
Lovell (Tu) Jarvis, Ph.D., Professor
(Agricultural and Resource Economics)
Robert Johnston, M.S., Professor
(Environmental Science and Policy)
Suad Joseph, Ph.D., Professor
(Anthropology, Women and Gender Studies)
Carl Keen, Ph.D., Professor (Nutrition)
Martin Kenney, Ph.D., Professor
(Human and Community Development)
Nguyen Kien, Ph.D., Professor (Anesthesiology)
F. Thomas Ledig, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor
(Environmental Horticulture)
Jeff D. Loux, Ph.D., Assistant Adjunct Professor
(Landscape Architecture)
Jay R. Lund, Ph.D., Professor
(Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Dean MacCannell, Ph.D., Professor
(Landscape Architecture)
Roger McDonald, Ph.D., Professor (Nutrition)
Jay Mechling, Ph.D., Professor (American Studies)
Janet Momsen, Ph.D., Professor
(Human and Community Development)
Debbie Niemeier, Ph.D., Associate Professor
(Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Ben Orlove, Ph.D., Professor
(Environmental Science and Policy)
Patsy Eubanks Owens, M.L.A., Professor
(Landscape Architecture)
Richard Plant, Ph.D., Professor
(Agronomy and Range Science)
James Quinn, Ph.D., Professor
(Environmental Science and Policy)
David Robertson, Ph.D., Professor (English)
Lynn Roller, Ph.D., Professor (Classics, Art History)
Scott Rozelle, Ph.D., Professor
(Agricultural and Resource Economics)
Margaret Rucker, Ph.D., Professor
(Textiles and Clothing)
Heath Schenker, M.A., Professor
(Landscape Architecture)
Art Shapiro, Ph.D., Professor
(Evolution and Ecology)
Michael P. Smith, Ph.D., Professor
(Human and Community Development)
Quarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2007-2008 offering in parentheses
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt=Writing Experience