Molecular Biology

Catalog description

An introduction to molecular biology laboratory techniques. The laboratory emphasizes the techniques and applications of recombinant DNA technology; laboratories include molecular cloning, blotting, DNA sequencing and PCR, genomic and plasmid DNA isolation, and purification and labeling of DNA. This course imparts the basic laboratory techniques needed for advanced degrees and employment. Two two-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite CHM 104 is required; 2 credits Pre-Requisite of CHM 4 is required.