The structure of proteins and DNA will be reviewed and the importance of these molecules in biotechnology will be discussed. Techniques to be described in the course include gel electrophoresis, hybridization techniques, and basic cloning techniques. Applications of these techniques will be discussed along with ethics issues raised by their use. Graduate credit only. One year of college biology or one year of college chemistry or permission of the instructor.
Additional courses are to be developed for years two and three of a three-year course cycle.
Capstone experience courses are to be developed for beyond the first year of a three-year course cycle. Courses offered by mast of science degree programs in the School of Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Charleston, SC may be applied toward the capstone experience requirement. A student must meet the prerequisites for enrollment.