REGULAR OFFERINGS
EFB 453. Parasitology (3 cr.) (Taught from 2012 - Present)
Two hours of lecture/discussion per week, three hours laboratory. Diversity, ecology, and impact of parasites of ecological, medical, and veterinary importance. Emphasis on identification, life history, control, host-parasite interactions and evolution, population patterns, and parasite communities. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of Introductory Biology, Ecology. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 453 and EFB 653
View syllabus (this is an example of a syllabus from 2014. Topics, format, and assignments are subject to change. This gives a general sense of what I cover).
EFB 653. Parasitology (3 cr.) (Taught from 2012 - Present)
Two hours of lecture/discussion per week, three hours laboratory. Diversity, ecology, and impact of parasites of ecological, medical, and veterinary importance. Emphasis on identification, life history, control, host-parasite interactions and evolution, population patterns, and parasite communities. Students write a review paper and present on a parasitic disease. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of Introductory Biology, Ecology. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 453 and EFB 653.
BTC 401. Molecular Biology Techniques (3 cr.) (Taught 2008, 2023 - Present)
Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Theories behind techniques in molecular biology are introduced in lecture. Laboratory includes the extraction and quantification of genomic and plasmid DNA, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, ligation, bacterial transformation, DNA sequencing and PCR. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of Introductory Biology, one year of Introductory Chemistry, Genetics.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both BTC 401 and EFB 601.
BTC 132. Biotechnology Orientation (1 cr.) (Taught 2019 - Present)
One hour of lecture or discussion per week. Occasional tour of laboratories or field trips. Introduction to campus facilities, personnel, lower-division curriculum, and upper-division study options to facilitate transition of students into the program and assist them in making informed decisions on course selection and future career directions. Fall.
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EFB 103. General Biology II: Cell Biology and Genetics (Taught from 2009-2022)
Three hours of lecture per week. Organization and function of living cells. Key topics include biological molecules, organelle structure and function, gene expression, cell division, metabolism, photosynthesis, cell signaling, genomics, and population genetics. Spring.
A class of approximately 200 students each Spring.
View syllabus (this is an example of a syllabus from 2014. Topics, format, and assignments are subject to change. This gives a general sense of what I cover).
BTC401/EFB601. Molecular Biology Techniques (Taught in 2008)
One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Theories behind techniques in molecular biology are introduced in lecture. Laboratory includes the extraction and quantification of genomic and plasmid DNA, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, ligation, bacterial transformation, DNA sequencing and PCR. Fall.
A laboratory focused class in molecular biology.
GRADUATE SEMINAR OFFERINGS (THESE VARY BETWEEN YEARS):
EFB797 - Host-Pathogen Interactions (Spring 2016)
Weekly graduate seminar. Discussion based seminar on interactions of pathogens with their hosts. Immunology, virulence factors, techniques, and other related topics. Students lead discussions and prepare two presentations on selected topics.
EFB797 - Population Genetics Seminar (Fall 2015)
Weekly graduate seminar. First half of semester includes fundamentals of population genetics, discussion of papers, and working through problem sets. Second half of semester, students present on projects from the literature or own research where they explore a topic in detail by creating an assignment that recreates the study.
EFB 797 - Fish Health (Fall 2014)
Weekly graduate seminar. Journal club style seminar covering fish health topics in laboratory, hatchery, food aquaculture, and wild fishes. Students form groups to explore these topics in addition to weekly discussions.
EFB 797 - Topics in Applied Microbiology (Spring 2010)
Weekly seminar on applied microbiology. Students will present published research and lead discussions.
EFB 797 - Infectious Diseases (Fall 2010)
Weekly seminar on general topics on infectious diseases.
EFB 797 - Molecular Biology and Population Genetics Seminar (Fall 2009)
Weekly seminar on population genetics, genome & transcriptome sequencing, gene mapping/quantitative traits, and functional analysis.
EFB 453. Parasitology (3 cr.) (Taught from 2012 - Present)
Two hours of lecture/discussion per week, three hours laboratory. Diversity, ecology, and impact of parasites of ecological, medical, and veterinary importance. Emphasis on identification, life history, control, host-parasite interactions and evolution, population patterns, and parasite communities. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of Introductory Biology, Ecology. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 453 and EFB 653
View syllabus (this is an example of a syllabus from 2014. Topics, format, and assignments are subject to change. This gives a general sense of what I cover).
EFB 653. Parasitology (3 cr.) (Taught from 2012 - Present)
Two hours of lecture/discussion per week, three hours laboratory. Diversity, ecology, and impact of parasites of ecological, medical, and veterinary importance. Emphasis on identification, life history, control, host-parasite interactions and evolution, population patterns, and parasite communities. Students write a review paper and present on a parasitic disease. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of Introductory Biology, Ecology. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 453 and EFB 653.
BTC 401. Molecular Biology Techniques (3 cr.) (Taught 2008, 2023 - Present)
Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Theories behind techniques in molecular biology are introduced in lecture. Laboratory includes the extraction and quantification of genomic and plasmid DNA, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, ligation, bacterial transformation, DNA sequencing and PCR. Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of Introductory Biology, one year of Introductory Chemistry, Genetics.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both BTC 401 and EFB 601.
BTC 132. Biotechnology Orientation (1 cr.) (Taught 2019 - Present)
One hour of lecture or discussion per week. Occasional tour of laboratories or field trips. Introduction to campus facilities, personnel, lower-division curriculum, and upper-division study options to facilitate transition of students into the program and assist them in making informed decisions on course selection and future career directions. Fall.
PAST OFFERINGS
EFB 103. General Biology II: Cell Biology and Genetics (Taught from 2009-2022)
Three hours of lecture per week. Organization and function of living cells. Key topics include biological molecules, organelle structure and function, gene expression, cell division, metabolism, photosynthesis, cell signaling, genomics, and population genetics. Spring.
A class of approximately 200 students each Spring.
View syllabus (this is an example of a syllabus from 2014. Topics, format, and assignments are subject to change. This gives a general sense of what I cover).
BTC401/EFB601. Molecular Biology Techniques (Taught in 2008)
One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week. Theories behind techniques in molecular biology are introduced in lecture. Laboratory includes the extraction and quantification of genomic and plasmid DNA, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, ligation, bacterial transformation, DNA sequencing and PCR. Fall.
A laboratory focused class in molecular biology.
GRADUATE SEMINAR OFFERINGS (THESE VARY BETWEEN YEARS):
EFB797 - Host-Pathogen Interactions (Spring 2016)
Weekly graduate seminar. Discussion based seminar on interactions of pathogens with their hosts. Immunology, virulence factors, techniques, and other related topics. Students lead discussions and prepare two presentations on selected topics.
EFB797 - Population Genetics Seminar (Fall 2015)
Weekly graduate seminar. First half of semester includes fundamentals of population genetics, discussion of papers, and working through problem sets. Second half of semester, students present on projects from the literature or own research where they explore a topic in detail by creating an assignment that recreates the study.
EFB 797 - Fish Health (Fall 2014)
Weekly graduate seminar. Journal club style seminar covering fish health topics in laboratory, hatchery, food aquaculture, and wild fishes. Students form groups to explore these topics in addition to weekly discussions.
EFB 797 - Topics in Applied Microbiology (Spring 2010)
Weekly seminar on applied microbiology. Students will present published research and lead discussions.
EFB 797 - Infectious Diseases (Fall 2010)
Weekly seminar on general topics on infectious diseases.
EFB 797 - Molecular Biology and Population Genetics Seminar (Fall 2009)
Weekly seminar on population genetics, genome & transcriptome sequencing, gene mapping/quantitative traits, and functional analysis.