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260.613.01
Techniques in Molecular Biology

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, January 13, 2020
End Date
Friday, January 17, 2020
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lab Times
Monday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (01)
Tuesday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (01)
Wednesday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (01)
Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (01)
Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (01)
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

None

Description
Practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques is an essential part of any biological science graduate program.
Supplements the scientific classroom experience of students in biological science graduate programs by providing hands-on experience with essential core molecular biology techniques. Involves five days of intensive hands-on laboratory instruction along with the science behind the applications. The methodologies focused on are the following: polymerase chain reaction (PCR) DNA amplification, quantitative PCR, DNA and protein gel chromatography, Western blotting, transformation of bacteria, and expression of heterologous proteins by bacteria.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain how these methodologies work scientifically and in what context they should be employed to answer scientific questions.
  2. Employ laboratory laboratory techniques that are widely used in the areas of immunology and infectious disease research.
  3. Compare and contrast different methodologies in order to solve biological problems.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Final Exam
  • 50% Lab notebook quality
Enrollment Restriction
Masters students interested in learning lab techniques
Special Comments

The laboratory portion is offered on a schedule of 6-8 hours/day during for one week during the Winter intersession.