Discussion of limitations of present instruments and potential improvements. Theory of electrophoretic and fluorescence-based DNA analysis techniques. Trask Presentation of independent research by invited outside speakers and members of the Department of Molecular Biotechnology. Emphasis on new and original contributions to the field of molecular biotechnology. Journal Club sessions, during which results gleaned from current literature are discussed and critically analyzed, alternating with Research in Progress sessions, during which students and postdoctorates presents their own research work.
Emphasis is placed on improving oral presentation skills.