Coverage of classical bacterial -genetics as well as modern molecular genetic analysis. Topics include genetic transfer processes, gene regulation, mutagenesis and repair, plasmids, transposons, gene fusion methodologies, and protein secretion. Emphasis is given to current experimental approaches and research design. BIOL 252 or equivalent. Physiology A rigorous biochemical examination of the bacterial cell.
Lectures focus on bacterial cytology, growth, and metabolism.
Areas of current research are emphasized. Students are expected to read primary and secondary scientific literature and to discuss course material. Writing, oral presentations and other assignments, and attendance at the weekly departmental seminar, are required. A seminar and laboratory course on the principles and methods of culturing cells, tissues, and organs of animals and plants. Topics include growth factors, differentiation and morphogenesis in vitro, cell cloning, protoplast fusion, and the production of hybridomas for monoclonal antibodies.