BTEC 620. Biotechnology Laboratory 1.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Parasitology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Practical training in contemporary methods of molecular and cellular biology. Intended for students with background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related area, who are already familiar with theoretical principles of recombinant DNA technologies. Topics include: polymerase chain reaction (PCR), methods for gene cloning and mutagenesis, eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene expression systems, protein purification and methods of eukaryotic cell culture.
- one 8-hour lab per week
- The fee of $1196.78 is used to support the cost of chemical reagents, kits, disposables and minor equipment necessary to run this hands-on laboratory course.