Molecular Techniques

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This is a research-based course in the theory and methods of molecular techniques used in the study of nucleic acids. This course will emphasize scientific written communication. Lecture topics include nucleic acid isolation and analysis, recombinant DNA cloning, primer design, endpoint and real time PCR, regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression, enzymes used in molecular biology, and synthetic biology. The lab is designed as a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) for biotechnology students to learn and engage with synthetic biology concepts and practices. Students will design and conduct their own synthetic biology experiments with instructor support. Offered only in the spring semester. This course has a fee. Course fee.