Advanced DNA Techniques
General
Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
484
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Theory, techniques, and instrumentation of genetic engineering and gene analysis. Lab. Completion of this course with a grade of "C" or better fulfills the upper division writing requirement for the BES Biology, General Biology, Biomedical Sciences, and Biotechnology programs.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
4
Max
4
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Master a variety of modern genetic and DNA modification technologies, equipment, and techniques.
Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of comparative genomics and bioinformatics by completion of annotation of raw genomic information.
Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of the role of scientific literature in genomics and the study of DNA by application of literature searches to research projects.
Outcome
Present coursework in a poster presentation format.
Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of how genes work by designing and performing a genetic engineering experiment.
Dependencies
Programs
BIOL484
is a
completion requirement
for: