MMBIO 442
Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Laboratory to accompany MMBio 441.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Fixed
6
Other Prerequisites
MMBio 441 or concurrent enrollment.
Title
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
Title
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.
Title
Independent Experiments
Learning Outcome
Design and carry out independent experiments*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Devise experiments with appropriate hypothesis and controls
Title
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
