Introduction to Biotechnology

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic principles of molecular biology used in biotechnology. Emphasis will be on providing students with hands-on experience in areas such as gene expression and regulation, recombinant DNA technology, cloning of genes, isolation and purification of DNA, and agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA. The course concludes with a consideration of bioethical issues relating to this powerful new technology. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-257 and BIOSCI-258.