MMBIO 442

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Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory

Microbiology and Molecular Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Laboratory to accompany MMBio 441.

When Taught

Winter

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Fixed

6

Other Prerequisites

MMBio 441 or concurrent enrollment.

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Experimental Design

Learning Outcome

Apply the techniques to design experiments with appropriate hypotheses and controls and properly interpret experimental data*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Devise experiments with appropriate hypothesis and controls

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Scientific Communication

Learning Outcome

Practice scientific communication and record-keeping through the completion of a laboratory notebook and answering written and oral questions and presentations.*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate Communication skills in presenting research findings through effective oral and written presentations.

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Independent Experiments

Learning Outcome

Design and carry out independent experiments*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Devise experiments with appropriate hypothesis and controls

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Laboratory Techniques

Learning Outcome

Learn molecular biology laboratory techniques through hands-on experience. Techniques will include DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, microRNA isolation, northern blotting, RFLP analysis, site-directed mutagenisis, protein extraction and EMSA.*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Knowledge of principles and techniques of molecular and cellular biology