Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Spring 2026Class Size24 studentsCredits2PrerequisitePrerequisite: BIOL 001A or BIOL 010 and BIOL 050A Recommended Preparation: placement into transfer level math through multiple measures assessment process Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIntroduction to mammalian cell culture: Maintaining and passaging cell lines, aseptic technique, working in laminar flow hoods, making and sterilizing media, identifying contaminants, determining cell concentration and growth curves, working with adherent, non- adherent and stem cells, STR DNA profiling, transfection and fluorescent microscopy. 