BIOL 477L: CELL/TISSUE LAB
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: BIOL 380 or enrollment in the Biology MS program. Corequisite: BIOL 477. 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. Lab 6 hours. Available for Graduate credit.
Average GPA: 3.42
Grade distribution records: 202 students across 9 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 106 | 52.5% |
| A- | 12 | 5.9% |
| B+ | 17 | 8.4% |
| B | 37 | 18.3% |
| B- | 6 | 3.0% |
| C+ | 5 | 2.5% |
| C | 8 | 4.0% |
| C- | 4 | 2.0% |
| D | 4 | 2.0% |
| D- | 1 | 0.5% |
| F | 2 | 1.0% |
Based on 202 student grade records across 9 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Lisa R Banner 117 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Jonathan A Kelber 62 students, Average GPA 2.96