BIO 4467 - Molecular Biology I

Credits: 4 hrs

This course deals with the application of basic molecular biology techniques and protocols to study and manipulate DNA molecules. The course emphases on restriction analysis and mapping of DNA, construction and screening of recombinant plasmids, transformation of bacteria with plasmids, and mini-prep of plasmids through organized laboratory activities and lectures. Each student is expected to actively and consistently take part in all laboratories. One lecture period and either 3 two-hour or 2 three-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C-” or better in BIO 3337 or BIO 4376 or CHE 3346.