BI 425 - Molecular Biology

5 credits
Surveys current topics in modern molecular biology and biotechnology, including gene expression and regulation, protein interaction, genomics, and signal transduction. Emphasizes laboratory experience, Including PCR-based techniques, cloning and sequencing of genes, mutation characterization, and interpretation of sequence data using bioinformatics databases and tools. Students will apply various techniques to selected independent research projects. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories. Research intensive course that may be used to satisfy the Biology Capstone requirement. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Restricted to Juniors and above. Prerequisite(s): BI 341; CH 331 or CH 334 . Corequisite(s): BI 425L.