— Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Laboratory

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Introduction to laboratory methods and procedures employed in studying molecular biology and biochemical processes. Designed for students who need experience in use of molecular biology and biochemical techniques as research and analytical tools. Learning Activities: Laboratory 10 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to upper division Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors; concurrent enrollment in MCB 120 required; mandatory on-time attendance for first lab. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). MCB 120L — Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Laboratory (3 units) Course Description: Introduction to laboratory methods and procedures employed in studying molecular biology and biochemical processes. Designed for students who need experience in use of molecular biology and biochemical techniques as research and analytical tools. Prerequisite(s): BIS 102 or BIS 102V ; or consent of instructor; must be taken concurrently with MCB 120 . Learning Activities: Laboratory 10 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to upper division Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors; spring quarter Pass One restricted to senior Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors; concurrent enrollment in MCB 120 required; mandatory on-time attendance for first lecture. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Laboratory 10 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to upper division Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors; concurrent enrollment in MCB 120 required; mandatory on-time attendance for first lab. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). MCB 120L — Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Laboratory (3 units) Course Description: Introduction to laboratory methods and procedures employed in studying molecular biology and biochemical processes. Designed for students who need experience in use of molecular biology and biochemical techniques as research and analytical tools. Prerequisite(s): BIS 102 or BIS 102V ; or consent of instructor; must be taken concurrently with MCB 120 . Learning Activities: Laboratory 10 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to upper division Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors; spring quarter Pass One restricted to senior Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors; concurrent enrollment in MCB 120 required; mandatory on-time attendance for first lecture. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.