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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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BIO 139 - Techniques in Molecular Biology

Semester Hours: 4
Periodically
This course covers routine and advanced techniques in molecular biology. Theory underlying the techniques is covered in lectures. Techniques are learned in the context of interrelated experiments that address a single research problem. Techniques to be covered include DNA and RNA isolations, acrylamide and agarose gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA techniques, Southern and Northern blot analysis, PCR, protein isolation and characterization by Western blot analysis and DNA and protein database analysis. Students are required to prepare individual or group-based oral presentations using appropriate computer-based technologies. Recommended for students interested in biotechnology or research in genetics and molecular biology. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory).

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Junior class standing; prerequisite: BIO 011 012 013 014 015 , and 135  or 137 . Fulfills one of the two lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional.





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