Molecular Biology Laboratory.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 laboratory hours. 2 credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 310 , each with a minimum grade of C. Hands on experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques. Experiments can change from semester to semester, but can include ELISA, PCR and sterile mammalian cell culture. Concentration placed on experimental execution, including the function of laboratory reagents, materials and equipment. Emphasis on reading the primary, peer-reviewed literature, scientific communication and ethics.