BIOL 477: CELL/TISSUE CUL
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: BIOL 380 or enrollment in the Biology MS program. Corequisite: BIOL 477L. Preparatory: BIOL 315/L. Theoretical and practical studies of animal and plant cell cultures. Techniques for primary and continuous cultures and the production of hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies are covered. Other topics include cell culture storage, karyotyping, somatic embryogenesis, cytodifferentiation and application of cell cultures in solving biological problems. Lectures and labs are highly integrated. Lecture 2 hours. Available for Graduate credit.
Average GPA: 3.02
Grade distribution records: 220 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 74 | 33.6% |
| A- | 13 | 5.9% |
| B+ | 12 | 5.5% |
| B | 56 | 25.5% |
| B- | 10 | 4.5% |
| C+ | 6 | 2.7% |
| C | 26 | 11.8% |
| C- | 6 | 2.7% |
| D | 9 | 4.1% |
| D- | 1 | 0.5% |
| F | 7 | 3.2% |
Based on 220 student grade records across 10 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Mariaelena Zavala 125 students, Average GPA 2.91
- Lisa R Banner 72 students, Average GPA 3.04