BIOL 5428 - Techniques in Molecular Biology

Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.

A course designed to give students technical skills and understanding of basic principles in molecular biology and biotechnology. It emphasizes experimental techniques necessary for studying biological systems at the molecular level. Techniques covered include recombinant DNA and protein techniques, forward and reverse genetics methods in studying gene functions, including virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) and online database mining. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as BIOL 5428.

Prerequisites: BIOL 3300 or its equivalent. BIOL 4417 or BIOL 4401 is strongly encouraged.