AGP 680 - Plant Biotechnology

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides lecture and hands-on exposure to more in-depth concepts in plant biotechnology, including DNA and RNA extraction, cloning and sequence analysis of DNA fragments, detection of plant viruses by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and generation of genetically-modified plants. May be taught concurrently with AGP 580. Cannot receive credit for both AGP 580 and AGP 680.

Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 2

Typically Offered: Fall