Nov 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Studies Bulletin
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BIOL 268 - Experimental Molecular Biology


Semester Hours: 4
Periodically

This laboratory-intensive course provides students with a solid foundation in practical basic and advanced molecular biological techniques, including their theory and applications to biological and medical research. Students gain skills in nucleic acid isolation and characterization and protein expression techniques, as well as fundamental bioinformatics tools. Genomic approaches and current advances in molecular techniques are also explored through a series of hands-on projects, presentations, and readings from the primary scientific literature.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
One semester undergraduate organic chemistry and at least one of the following courses: upper-level undergraduate genetics, cell biology, or biochemistry. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Credit is given for this course or BIO 139 or BIOL 168. Lab fee additional. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory each week.) (Formerly, BIO 234)





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