Course Description: An intensive lecture and laboratory course designed to provide scientific background on procedures used for cloning, isolation and characterization of a particular gene or DNA sequence in biotechnology industries. Emphasis will be placed on techniques of DNA synthesis, DNA extraction, DNA amplification (PCR), DNA sequencing, and DNA analysis through cloning, non-isotope detection systems, Southern and Northern transfers, and forensic applications of DNA fingerprinting. 3 hours lecture/3 hours laboratory

Prerequisite: Completion of CHE 160 and BIO 250.
General Education Elective: Science
Additional Specialized Course Fee: $170.00.

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Title	Section	Term	Meetings	Meet Date	Method	Teacher	Campus	Books	Seats	Status
Molecular Biology	BIO 255 50	Spring 2025	R 11:00AM-12:15PM LT-511 : R 1:00PM-4:00PM LT-511 : TBA ONLINE-CRSE	01/21/25-05/19/25	Online & OnCampus Lab	Phuong-Son Nguyen	Lowell	View	2	Register