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PWS 288

Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Mentored, systematic instruction in basic biotechnology techniques and their application in addressing molecular genetic research questions.

When Taught

Fall Even Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

1

Fixed

6

Title

Laboratory Work

Learning Outcome

Students can accurately document their laboratory work in a written journal (lab notebook)

Title

Chemical Reagents

Learning Outcome

Students can explain purposes of methods and chemical reagents for DNA isolation, amplification, cloning, sequencing, etc.

Title

Key Machinery

Learning Outcome

Students can demonstrate the roles and basic functions of key machinery used in genomic research

Title

Laboratory Protocols

Learning Outcome

Students can perform fundamental laboratory protocols in applied molecular biology