GENETICS AND TRANSGENICS

Catalog description

This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental principles of molecular biotechnology and methodologies used for gene manipulation. The didactic portion of this course will cover topics including recombinant DNA technology and molecular cloning, bioinformatics, genome and protein engineering and transgenic plants and animals. The laboratory portion will introduce students to methods commonly used for gene manipulation studies including: cell culture, DNA isolation, restriction enzymes and mapping, cloning strategies, immunological screening of proteins and other essential techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL2200 (4 credits) fall