Course Description:
This course integrates biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and basic laboratory techniques administered to students through a bacteriophage genomic research project.
Lab Manual:
This lab manual contains detailed descriptions of each laboratory experiment in this course. Please see the course Canvas site for other course information, such as a syllabus, schedule, assignment guidelines, and lecture materials.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate competencies in basic molecular biology laboratory techniques
- develop good laboratory habits, including but not limited to keeping laboratory records, following laboratory safety standards, working collaboratively, and maintaining a clean working environment
- develop hypotheses and think critically about experimental results
- develop skills to interpret laboratory results
- effectively communicate scientific ideas and results verbally and in written form
- value the collaborative nature of biochemistry