The minor emphasizes the application of molecular biology techniques to diagnostic testing and is open to all undergraduate students. Life science and business students with career goals in the biotechnology industry should consider pursuing this curriculum offering. Admission into the program requires the completion of the prerequisite courses with a GPA of 2.5 or better. The minor program of study includes 15-16 credit hours of both didactic and laboratory experiences housed within our medical laboratory science program. Concepts of the immune system.
Laboratory exercises that utilize techniques which elucidate antigen-antibody reactions.
Lecture and laboratory course focused on the application of molecular biology techniques to diagnostic testing and biotechnology. Techniques include Northern and Western blot analysis, tissue culture, and immunoassays. Students enrolled in the minor will complete an independent research project that focuses on a molecular application such as tissue culture, cell imaging, immunoassay development, PCR technology, flow cytometry, and signal transduction. Lecture and laboratory experiences in cells of the blood, their quantitation, physiology and alterations in disease. Lecture and laboratory experiences dealing with the structure, physiology, and control of microorganisms, in particular those of medical importance.