Molecular Biology of Plants Lab

Catalog description

Molecular Biology of Plants Lab Component - An advanced biology course that studies molecular aspects of plant biology. Topics include how plants respond to the environment, regulate their growth, develop flowers and other structures, and how to make genetically modified plants. Laboratories include quantification of gene expression, experiments on root and flower development, gravitropism, as well as a research project. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites of BIO 122 or BIO 124; Co-requisite BIO 208. 1 credit Co-requisite: BIO 208.