BIO 2200L - Foundations in Biotechnology Laboratory (2)

Project-based, lab-intensive course designed to prepare students for their upper division lab courses and provide the fundamental lab skills that are essential to work in the biotechnology lab environment.  Focuses on how to prepare buffer solutions, how to use standard laboratory equipment, learn basic molecular biology skills such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA transformations, and animal tissue culture. Emphasis on experimental design, conducting experiments, and gaining scientific presentation skills.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 1210/L and BIO 1220/L.
Corequisite(s): BIO 2200.
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 2 three- hour laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Category: Major Required Course