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Sec Days hrs rm instr dates Sec Days hrs rm instr dates Sec Days hrs rm instr datesBIOSC-119 Nursing Microbiology (LR) - 4 UnitsPrerequisite: BIOSC 106; AND either CHEM 119 or BIOSC 110Study of microscopic organisms of particular importance to humans, integratingthe basic concepts of microbiology and cellular biology. This coursemeets the CSU General Education requirement for Areas B2-Life Scienceand B3-Laboratory Activity.6756 TTH 1:10-2:30pm B-2 Perez, A SemesterTTH 2:40-4:00pm B-218979 TTH 1:10-2:30pm B-2 Perez, A SemesterTTH 11:10-12:30pm B-21BIOSC-132 Human Anatomy (LR) - 4 UnitsHuman anatomy is a course in the structure or morphology of the humanbody, covering basic cytology, histology and all major organs and organsystems. In addition, the two main integrative systems of the body, thenervous and endocrine systems are also covered, with a greater emphasison neuroanatomy than on endocrinology. The course is taught both systemicallyand regionally, with developmental anatomy added when applicable. Themuscles, bones, nerves and circulation of the limbs and back are approachedregionally so as to better integrate all structures for student comprehensionand retention. This course meets the CSU General Education requirement forAreas B2-Life Science and B3-Laboratory Activity.4634 MW 11:10-12:30pm B-7 Barnes, D SemesterW 12:40-3:30pm B-393260 MW 12:40-2:00pm B-12 Coatney, E SemesterM 9:40-12:30pm B-393261 MW 12:40-2:00pm B-12 Coatney, E SemesterW 9:40-12:30pm B-393263 M 4:10-7:00pm B-7 Barnes, D SemesterW 4:10-7:00pm B-396771 M 6:10-9:00pm B-39 Soong, M SemesterW 6:10-9:00pm B-7BIOSC-134 Human Physiology (LR) - 4 UnitsPrerequisite: BIOSC 106; and either BIOSC 110 or CHEM 119Human physiology is a course in the function of the human body that coversall major body systems and the two main integrative systems, the nervousand endocrine systems in detail. Course material progresses from a cellularand molecular level to an organism level, and regulation and integration offunctions is emphasized. This course meets the CSU General Educationrequirement for Areas B2-Life Science and B3-Laboratory Activity.6763 TTH 12:40-2:00pm B-12 Barnes, D SemesterT 2:10-5:00pm B-396762 TTH 12:40-2:00pm B-12 Barnes, D SemesterTH 9:10-12:00pm B-396761 T 12:40-3:30pm B-7 Coatney, E SemesterTH 12:40-3:30pm B-396755 T 6:10-9:00pm B-7 Soong, M SemesterTH 6:10-9:00pm B-39BIOSC-141 Principles of Biology II (LR) - 4 UnitsPrerequisite: BIOSC 106 and MATH 120An introduction to evolution and natural selection, population genetics, plantdevelopment, form, and function, and ecological principles. Intended fortransfer majors in biology. This course meets the CSU General Educationrequirement for Areas B2-Life Science and B3-Laboratory Activity.6764 TTH 8:10-11:00am B-24 Tarp, C SemesterBIOSC-172 Introduction to Biotechnology (LR) - 3 UnitsThis course will teach students about all aspects of the biotechnology field,with content appropriate for a wide range of students and professionals.Topics will include the biology, business, and legal/ethical issues surroundingbiotechnology; cells, genes, DNA, proteins, genetic engineering, drugdevelopment, biofuels, agriculture, bioremediation, biotechnology companystructure, and the regulations affecting the field.6765 ONLINE Krolikowski, K SemesterSection 6765 is offerred in an Online format, and has an optionalorientation meeting, Wed., 1/26 or Fri., 1/28 from 6:10-9pm inCTC-131; and a mandatory Final Exam meeting to be announced bythe instructor. For more information, please contact Katherine Krolikowskiat (510) 235-7800, ext. 4518 or kkrolikowski@contracosta.edu.BIOSC-182 GLP and GMP; Principles and Compliance(LR) - 1 UnitThis course will introduce students to the laws, regulations, and qualitypractices associated with the biotechnology industry, with emphasis on thedevelopment of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Students will gainhands-on experience navigating and using the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) website.5827 S 9:10-3:00pm B-21 Shurtz, J 1/29-2/12BIOSC-183 Mammalian Cell Culture (LR) - 1 UnitPrerequisite: BIOSC 155, or challenge by skill demonstration, including accurateuse of micropipetors, dilution mathematics, and cell culture hood.This course is designed to prepare students for employment as cell culturetechnicians. Students will learn aseptic techniques, how to work in a cell culturehood, how to compose mammalian cell culture media and the functionof each medium component, how to use a hemacytometer and vital stainingto count cells and determine viability, how to passage cells, and how tocryopreserve cell cultures. In addition, students will be introduced to conceptsof stem cell research, including multi-potent and totipotent cell lines.5826 S 9:10-2:00pm B-24 Perez, A 2/26-3/122:40-5:30pmBIOSC-184 ELISA Methodology and AssayDevelopment (LR) - 1 UnitPrerequisite: BIOSC 155, or challenge by skill demonstrations, includingaccurate use of micropipetors, dilution mathematics, generation and interpretationof a standard curve.This course introduces students to Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbant Assays(ELISA), a highly versatile method used to identify and quantify proteins, bothin the biotechnology industry and in medical diagnosis. Students will gainextensive hands-on experience with instruments, method development andoptimization, and data analysis.5828 WTH 6:10-9:00pm B-18 Krolikowski, K 1/26-2/17BIOSC-185 Polymerase Chain Reaction, Theory andApplications (LR) - 1 UnitPrerequisite: BIOSC 119, 140, 148, or 156; or challenge by successfulompletion of a college level course in Cell or Cell and Molecular Biology.This course will teach the theory and practice of DNA replication in vitro (thePolymerase Chain Reaction[PCR]), with emphasis on understanding the roleof each reaction component. In addition, this course will provide studentswith hands-on experience in extracting genomic DNA from a variety ofsources, choosing primer pairs needed to amplify selected genes, composingexperimental and control reactions, programming the DNA thermalcycler, andanalyzing the reaction products with agarose gel electrophoresis. Applicationsof PCR in medical diagnosis, forensic analysis, research, and agriculture willbe discussed.5829 WTH 6:10-9:00pm B-18 Krolikowski, K 2/23-3/17BIOSC-186 Protein Purification and Analysis(LR) - 1 UnitPrerequisite: BIOSC 119, 140, 148, or 156; or challenge by successfulcompletion of a college level course in Cell or Cell and Molecular Biology.This course will teach how to isolate a specific protein from a complex celllysate using affinity chromatography. The isolated protein will be analyzedby qualitative and quantitative protein assays. The size and purity of theisolated protein will be analyzed by SDS-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE).2185 S 9:10-3:00pm B-18 Bell, C 4/30-5/143:40-5:30pmBIOSC-187 DNA Manipulation and Cloning (LR) - 1 UnitPrerequisite: BIOSC 119, 140, 148, or 156; or challenge by successfulcompletion of a college level course in Cell or Cell and Molecular Biology.This course is designed to teach students how to construct a genomic libraryof a viral DNA. Students will learn to use the molecular tools of cloning andanalysis of recombinant DNAs.2187 TH 6:10-9:00pm B-18 Krolikowski, K 3/24-5/19BIOSC-298 Independent Study (LR) - .2-4 UnitsPrerequisite: Educational contract of study signed by an instructor, departmentchair and senior dean of instruction. Topics must extend beyond regularcourse offerings.This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study inBiological Sciences under the direction of an instructor.2577 Tarp, C SemesterClass is hours by arrangement. For more information, contact Chris Tarpat (510) 235-7800, ext. 4286 or ctarp@contracosta.edu.4577 Barnes, D SemesterClass is hours by arrangement. For more information, contact DebraBarnes at (510) 235-7800, ext. 4287 or dbarnes@contracosta.edu.8577 Coatney, E SemesterClass is hours by arrangement. For more information, contact EllenCoatney at (510) 235-7800, ext. 4287 or ecoatney@contracosta.edu.BusinessBUS-095A Computer Laboratory: Special Projects(P/NP) - .2 UnitCo-requisite: BUS 181, 182, 186, 187, or 188.This course is designed to allow students access to software packageswhich supplement the text books in their business and related courses. It isa laboratory course, and each level may be repeated three times to acquireproficiency in working with computer software.2156 CTC-126 DeTorres, J SemesterClass is hours by arrangement. For more information, contact Xiao Penaat (510) 235-7800, ext. 4291 or xpena@contracosta.edu.BUS-099 Occupational Work Experience(SC) - 1-4 UnitsPrerequisite: Employment in career-related field.Co-op education. Students may receive credit for jobs they hold that relateto career goals or provide employment training. Objective: there will be noattendance, tests, or extensive research papers to write, however, studentsmust attend one of the orientation dates in room H-10. Students MUSTattend an Orientation meeting to be officially enrolled in a class.1713 LA-18 Yamamoto, M SemesterOrientations will be on 1/25,1/26, 1/27, 1/28, 1/31, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3and 2/4 from 12noon-1:00pm and 5:00-6:00pm in LA-26.Studentsmust attend one of the meetings to be officially enrolled in the course.For more information call (510) 235-5-7800, ext. 4337.3757 LA-18 Yamamoto, M SemesterOrientations will be on 1/25,1/26, 1/27, 1/28, 1/31, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3and 2/4 from 12noon-1:00pm and 5:00-6:00pm in LA-26.Studentsmust attend one of the meetings to be officially enrolled in the course.For more information call (510) 235-5-7800, ext. 4337.BUS-102 Business Mathematics (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course is an introduction to business mathematics including bankingservices, personal credit, interest and repayment, discounts, property, salesand income taxes, payroll, depreciation, and retail merchandising.4821 W 6:10-9:00pm LA-202 Driver, C SemesterBUS-109 Introduction to Business (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course presents a comprehensive overview of essential business functions,with an emphasis on the American business system.4822 MW 12:40-2:00pm LA-202 DeTorres, J Semester6579 TTH 12:40-2:00pm LA-202 DeTorres, J Semester8617 T 6:10-9:00pm LA-204 DeTorres, J SemesterBUS-120 Introduction to Management (LR) - 3 UnitsThis course introduces the student to the basic functions of the managementprocess including accountability and responsibility to subordinates, peers andsuperiors, with special emphasis on attitudes, human needs, motivation andleadership.1104 TTH 11:10-12:30pm LA-202 DeTorres, J SemesterBUS-125 Report Writing (LR) - 3 UnitsThis course covers practical aspects of report writing. It also includes instructionin methods of collecting, organizing, and interpreting data, with emphasisupon the elements of writing the final report.6736 TH 7:10-10:00pm CTC-127 Karroll, J SemesterBUS-181 Applied Accounting I (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course covers the application and use of record keeping and basic accountingpractices to the records and reports of small business. The courseincludes financial statement preparation, payroll accounting, special journals,bank reconciliation and accounting terminology.6580 S 9:10-1:00pm LA-202 Pena, D 3/26-5/21Section 6580 is offered in a partial Online format and has 18 hoursOnline.BUS-186 Principles of Accounting I (SC) - 4 UnitsThis course presents the basic principles and practices of accounting,including the accounting cycle, closing procedures, and statement preparation.Elementary concepts of accounting theory and selected problems inaccounting will be covered.6582 MW 9:10-11:00am LA-202 Schaefer, S Semester6583 S 9:10-1:00pm LA-208 Driver, C Semester6740 TTH 6:40-8:30pm AA-145 Soriano, E Semesterwww.contracosta .edu • Contra Costa College • Spring 2011 • 11