PLSCI 6410
Laboratory in Plant Biology
Includes selected experiments on gene expression, biolistic transformation, confocal microscopy, laser capture microdissection, microarray analysis, genetic mapping and mutant analysis, transposon tagging, proteomics, and metabolite analysis.
Topics
- Demonstrate a set of methods for performing experiments with plant material in the laboratory and be able to follow and use experimental protocols.
- Describe what information can be gained by a particular type of experimentation or data analysis as well as the limitations of the methods.
- Formulate testable hypotheses and select available experimental techniques or analytical methods in order to draw defensible and creative conclusions.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
for undergraduates: BIOMG 2800 or PLSCI 2250; BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3310 or BIOMG 3350.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027