BMS 629 - Molecular Genetics

Credit Hours: 3

Laboratory skills course that provides guided experience designing and implementing modern molecular techniques to answer research questions. Allows an in-depth exploration of principles at the core of molecular biology such as: quantification of gene expression (e.g. qRT-PCR, Northern blot, western blot, flow cytometry), genetic engineering (e.g. cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, genome manipulation), analyzing genetic material (e.g. genotyping, genetic screening, sequencing), and isolating molecules of interest (e.g. immuno-purification, RNA isolation, PCR). May be taught concurrently with BMS 529. Cannot receive credit for both BMS 529 and BMS 629.

Prerequisite: BMS 625 or concurrent enrollment.
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 4

Typically Offered: Fall