Laboratory Techniques
Learn molecular biology laboratory techniques through hands-on experience. Techniques will include DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, microRNA isolation, northern blotting, RFLP analysis, site-directed mutagenisis, protein extraction and EMSA.*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Knowledge of principles and techniques of molecular and cellular biology
Experimental Design
Apply the techniques to design experiments with appropriate hypotheses and controls and properly interpret experimental data*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Devise experiments with appropriate hypothesis and controls
Scientific Communication
Practice scientific communication and record-keeping through the completion of a laboratory notebook and answering written and oral questions and presentations.*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate Communication skills in presenting research findings through effective oral and written presentations.
Independent Experiments
Design and carry out independent experiments*Relates to Program Learning Outcome: Devise experiments with appropriate hypothesis and controls
