ENGINEERING BACTERIOPHAGE LABORATORY
Introduces the lab skills and techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories. Engineer mutants of the T7 bacteriophage and test the virulence of the bacteriophages on various bacterial strains. Integrate biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and basic laboratory techniques.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply basic molecular biology laboratory techniques to engineer and test bacteriophages Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate good laboratory habits such as, keeping laboratory records, following laboratory safety standards, working collaboratively, and maintaining a clean working environment Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop hypotheses and evaluate experimental results with instructor support Audience: Undergraduate 4. Effectively communicate scientific ideas and results verbally and in written form Audience: Undergraduate 5. Discuss the collaborative nature of biochemistry Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply basic molecular biology laboratory techniques to engineer and test bacteriophages Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate good laboratory habits such as, keeping laboratory records, following laboratory safety standards, working collaboratively, and maintaining a clean working environment Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop hypotheses and evaluate experimental results with instructor support Audience: Undergraduate 4. Effectively communicate scientific ideas and results verbally and in written form Audience: Undergraduate 5. Discuss the collaborative nature of biochemistry Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027