452 ADVANCED FIELD BIOLOGY (4)
Microscopy
Theory and application of bright field, dark field , phase contrast, polarizing, scanning and transmission microscopes. Preparation techniques of biological materials for , and observation with electron microscopes emphasized. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 111, 312. Ornithology Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification emphasized. Prerequisite: 110 or consent. Transportation fee $40 . 450 DIRECTED STUDY (1-3) Literature and laboratory research of a specific subject or technique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experimental design, laboratory investigation, and technical writing. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and consent one semester in advance.
Plants and animals in their natural habitat; emphasis given to taxonomy, morphology and population dynamics. Summer only . May be substituted for 401. Not open to those who have taken 252. Transportation fee $25 . 460 PREMED PRACTICUM (1) Professionally supervised observation , demonstration and study in a local medical or dental facility . Introduction to health care philosophies, hospital and patient routines, personnel, instrumentation and specific treatment practices . Case study and research paper required. Thirty hours of observation. Prerequisite: 312 and petition filed with Pre-Medical Advisory Committee a semester prior to enrollment. 470 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED BIOLOGY (1) Literature research followed by oral presentation , group discussion and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. May be repeated for maximum of two units of credit. Open to biology majors only.
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