BIOL 415 - PCR, Sequencing and Fragment Analysis

Units: 3
Laboratory course covering the theory and applications of PCR, DNA sequencing and Fragment Analysis. Topics include DNA sequencing and sequence analysis, genomic PCR, quantitative PCR, RT-PCR, DNA fingerprinting. Individual project. Lecture Units: 1; Lab Units: 2

Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

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

Demonstrate safe laboratory procedures and molecular techniques;
Design and conduct experiments using molecular techniques;
Analyze and troubleshoot experimental data;
Interpret data and display the obtained information in appropriate formats, such as graphs, labeled images, or tables.