Zhang Survey of genetic theory and applications of genetic analysis. Model genetic systems in animals, plants, and microbes. Experiments in DNA Identification Second semester. One fifty minute lecture period and one three hour laboratory session. Strausbaugh An introductory laboratory course in principles and techniques of DNA manipulation and identification.
Course simulates independent research, using modern molecular genetics techniques.
Experiments in Molecular Genetics First semester. Open only with consent of instructor. Not open for credit to students who have passed MCB 230. Reiter Modern methods in molecular genetics arranged to meet a research goal. Use of polymerase chain reaction, bacteriophage library screening, molecular cloning, nucleic acid hybridizations, and DNA sequence determinations to isolate and characterize a eukaryotic gene.