Applied Virological Methods. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): BOT 1800 , BOT 2050 , BOT 2100 , MICR 2065 or MICR 3455 ; University Advanced Standing Covers techniques commonly used in virology to identify viruses in plant samples that the students will collect including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, cloning, virus inoculation, plaque assays, sequencing and bioinformatics. Instructs students on the impacts of plant virus infection on plant physiology and the genetic differences leading to a plant host being susceptible or not using plants as a model system to teach these techniques and interactions. Includes a structured research experience for students. Requires students to learn and employ lab notebook etiquette and prepare a scientific report describing their findings.