Transfers ToCSUDescriptionOffered: Fall & Spring Semesters, Every Year This course introduces basic laboratory research methods (measuring volume and mass, preparing solutions, using micropipettes, operating a spectrophotometer) and introductory concepts of biology (chemistry of life, cell structure and function, genetics) to students who are interested in biotechnology, yet may have no science background. Students are introduced to the scientific method; they use computers for data analysis and to produce graphs; they maintain a professional-quality laboratory notebook; and they become familiar with appropriate safe behaviors and basic skills required in a modern biological laboratory. (GR)Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 10:20am–12:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:15am–10:20am, Tue 5:00pm–9:15pm 