4 hours of lecture per week. Discussions of the latest paradigms for nucleic acid structure and function are presented. Four lectures with one reserved for discussion of current research publications. BIO 490 Genetic Engineering Lab. 4 hours. This intensive laboratory experience demonstrates the use of molecular biology methods to study cell structure and function for biotechnology applications.
Students conduct genetic engineering research.
Inquiry-based learning format in the Molecular Life Science Core Facility. Graduate Courses BIO 550 Research. 2 or 4 hours. Open primarily to graduate students, others by permission.