Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory

(1 Credit)

This laboratory course applies concepts learned in the Molecular and Cell Biology course ( BIOL-UA 21 ) to a molecular biology research project. The research project will introduce students to standard genetic and biochemical techniques common in a molecular biology lab, such as DNA isolation, agarose-gel electrophoresis, and transformation. The project also will provide students with a hands-on understanding of how modern DNA-sequencing technology, along with bioinformatic tools, can be used to discover genetic differences and understand cellular function.