BT 101 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY

In this hands-on laboratory course students are introduced to the scientific method and key biotechnology methodologies through their participation in an ongoing molecular research project(s) conducted by the Biotechnology Program called the Grand Project. The research and training emphasis will be on protein and nucleic acid analysis of cellular proteins using the electrophoresis based methodologies: Western-, Northern-, and Southern-blot hybridization analysis. Students will also be introduced to mammalian cell culture. Lab: 6 hours per week. 3 Credits Corequisite: BI110