BIOL 472 - Research in Molecular Biology

Collaborative research with a faculty member focused on understanding the molecular genetic mechanisms underlying developmental and physiological processes in plants and/or animals. This research course requires students to use journal papers as the focus for class reading and critical analysis. Through class presentations, discussions, and intensive bench work, students will become familiar with several research methodologies for isolating and manipulating DNA, for analyzing gene expression, and for studying gene function. Three lecture/discussion hours each week. Prerequisite(s):

BIOL 190

and

BIOL 200

; junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor. Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)