TransfermaticBIOSC at Merritt College

    BIOSC 104 - Bioscience Practicum Research

    Recent Professors
    Gisele Giorgi
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    6–10 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: BIOSC 102 Fluorescence Microscopy and Specimen Prep. Recommended Preparation: BIOSC 103 Confocal Microscopy and Research Design.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of BIOSC 104
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Implementation of a research project in biosciences: Development of a written experimental plan; literature searches and other research tools; critique of published research; implementation of research plan using lab resources including motorized widefield fluorescence and confocal microscopes; data analysis; troubleshooting and redesign of experimental plan; written and oral presentation of results and conclusions.
    Usually Held
    Thu 4:00pm–6:50pm, Tue 4:00pm–6:50pm, Tue 7:00pm–7:50pm