BIOL 427 - Molecular and Cell Biology Lab

Units: 3
Techniques of contemporary molecular and cell biology. Laboratory mimics, in practical fashion, the usual course a researcher takes in examining an experimental question. Includes: polymerase chain reaction, recombinant DNA procedures, flow cytometry, protein characterization and analysis and cell culture techniques. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
Co-requisites: BIOL 426.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate safe laboratory procedures and apply molecular techniques;
Design and conduct experiments to analyze genes of interest;
Analyze and troubleshoot experimental data;
Interpret data and display the obtained information in appropriate formats.