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Fall 2019
Apr 24,2025 |
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The descriptions and topics of this course change from semester-to-semester, as well as from instructor-to-instructor. Prerequisite: varies with the topic offered.
BIOL 390: RESEARCH IN GENES AND DEVELOPMENT: Research in Genes and Development is a project-based studio course that explores the critical role that genes play in cellular and developmental processes. This course will explore key classical discoveries in genetic research as well as more recent innovations, including RNA-mediated interference and CRISPR-Cas9 technology. The bulk of the course will consist of genetic research projects aimed at characterizing the role of unknown genes in development using the genetic model system C. elegans. From a handful of novel mutations, students will select their gene of interest, design and carryout RNAi knockdown experiments and utilize the CRISPR/Cas9 system to selectively mutate/GFP-tag their gene of interest in an effort to understand its cellular and developmental functions. Students will gain exposure to a variety of cellular and molecular techniques such as gene cloning, RNAi, microinjection, PCR, qPCR, fluorescence microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, and utilization of molecular databases, tools and software. Lab Fee.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lab, Lecture, Online Course Biology Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Prerequisites: FOR BIOL 390 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: BIOL 112 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: BIOL 113 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: BIOL 113L Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) and ( Course or Test: CHEM 110 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) Prerequisites: FOR BIOL 390 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: BIOL 331 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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