BIOSC 1280 - MICROBIAL GENETICS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description This course will consist of a series of lectures discussing the molecular genetics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes and ways in which they can be genetically engineered. It includes: (1) the genome structures of microbes, (2) classic methods for genetic exchange, (3) current approaches to genetic engineering, (4) applications of genetic engineering to human disease. Visits to the computer lab will introduce web-based analysis of microbial genome sequences.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOSC 1850 and (BIOSC 0350 or BIOSC 0355 or BIOL 0350 or BIOL 0203 or BIOL 0204 or BIOL 0352); Min Grade ‘C’ for all courses listed

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