Biotechnology Laboratory: Genes and Genetic Engineering

3 Units

Laboratory training in recombinant DNA techniques. Basic microbiology, growth, and manipulation of bacteriophage, bacteria and yeast. Students isolate and characterize DNA, construct recombinant DNA molecules, and reintroduce them into eukaryotic cells (yeast, plant, animal) to assess their viability and function. Two laboratories per week. This course satisfies a laboratory requirement of the B.A. in Biology. This course satisfies an additional laboratory requirement of the B.S. in Biology. Offered as BIOL 301 and BIOL 401 . Prereq: Graduate student standing.