Course Description
Introduction to molecular biology and protein chemistry. Theory behind laboratory techniques and overview of cloning strategies starting from nucleic acid or protein sequence data. Laboratory sessions involve subcloning, preparation of competent cells, transformation, screening recombinant DNA by colony hybridization and PCR, SDS-PAGE of recombinant protein, affinity purification, and western blots.
Non-Std Tm
Through Fall 2028
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
06114 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
H
Class Start Time:
12:50pm
Class End Time:
5:50pm
Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
0.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: BIO 183 or ZO/BIO 160 and CH 223 or CH 227 with a C- or better