The principles and methods of molecular techniques commonly used in systematics, ecology, and evolutionary biology are discussed. Laboratory experiments include DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, RAPD, RFLP, SSCP, and more. This course may be offered once a year or less. A graduate student course only. Studies from a molecular viewpoint of gene structure and function in both prokaryotic and Eukaryotic organisms.
Emphasis is placed on how genes function in their biological context.
This course may not be offered every year. Dr. Fang may offer other courses not listed above, such as the courses of graduate seminar, undergraduate seminar, molecular biology, and other genetics courses, depending upon the needs of the department.