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11:126:110
Concepts and Issues in Biotechnology (1.5)
Applications and implications of molecular biology, including ethical and social controversies.
One 80-min. lec.
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11:126:301
Forensic Biotechnology (3)
Foundations of forensic biology, including how DNA is used to identify criminals, exonerate the innocent, identify victims of crimes and mass casualties, establish paternity and other familial relationships, identify organisms connected to crime scenes, distinguish patented plant cultivars, and identify microbial pathogens.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101 and 102.
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11:126:401
Seminar in Biotechnology (1.5)
Development of communication skills needed by professionals in the field of biotechnology through student oral presentations and facilitated discussion. Topics include current scientific advances in biotechnology and the social impact of biotechnology.
One 80-min. lec. Open only to seniors in the biotechnology curriculum. Offered only during fall semester.
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11:126:405
Microbial Technology (3)
An integrated discussion of recent genetic, biochemical, and engineering approaches to microbial processing, from antibiotics, biomass, and citric acid to Zymomonas.
Prerequisites: 11:680:390, and 491 or 494.
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11:126:406
Plant Gene Transfer (4)
Principles and experimental techniques of nonsexual gene transfer in plants. Application of gene-transfer techniques in crop improvement and research in gene expression.
One 80-min. lec., and one 180-min. lab. Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 11:776:305.
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11:126:407
Comparative Virology (3)
Biology of viruses and approaches to control through antivirals and genetic engineering. Genome organization, gene expression, replication, movement, and transmission across kingdoms.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102, organic chemistry. Offered in odd-numbered years in the fall semester.
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11:126:410
Process Biotechnology (3)
Survey of the applications of biotechnology, emphasizing the pharmaceutical industry and the operation of fermentation systems. Case studies of downstream separation and purification protocols employed on an industrial scale.
Prerequisites: 11:680:390, one semester of biochemistry. Offered in odd-numbered years in the spring semester.
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11:126:413
Plant Molecular Biology (3)
Fundamental and applied aspects of plant molecular biology: structure, expression, and isolation of plant nuclear genes; molecular biology of plant development, plant organelles, and plant-microbe interactions; and plant biotechnology.
Prerequisites: 01:447:380, 11:126:481 or 11:115:404 or 01:694:408. Offered in even-numbered years in the spring semester.
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11:126:427
Methods and Approaches in Molecular Biology (4)
Introduction to techniques and experimental approaches used in eukaryotic molecular biology.
One 80-min. lec., one 80-min. rec., one 280-min. lab. Prerequisites: 01:447:380 and completion of 11:126:481 and 482 with grades of C or better.
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11:126:481
Molecular Genetics (3)
Principles of genetics at the molecular level, including the chemical nature of hereditary material. The genetic code, regulatory mechanisms, the molecular basis of mutation, DNA replication and recombination.
Prerequisites: Organic chemistry and completion of 01:447:380 with a grade of C or better.
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11:126:482
Molecular Genetics Laboratory (4)
Biochemical and molecular aspects of gene function and gene recombination.
One 280-min. lab., one 80-min. lab., one 80-min. lec. Prerequisites: Completion of 11:126:481 with grade of C or better and 11:680:390.
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11:126:483
Sequence Analysis (3)
Computer analysis of nucleotide sequences: assembly; restriction analysis; gene location and identification; protein sequence analysis and structure prediction; database searching; sequence alignments; and phylogenetic analysis.
Prerequisites: 11:115:403, 404 or 11:126:427 or 481.
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11:126:486
Analytical Methods in Microbiology (3)
Hands-on training in the use of analytical instrumentation in microbiological research and applications, including biotransformations and fermentations, biodegredation, and identification of bacteria and fungi.
One 80-min. lec. and one 180-min. lab. Prerequisites: 11:680:390 and 494.
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11:126:497,498
Research in Biotechnology (BA,BA)
Independent research projects in biotechnology under the guidance of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of undergraduate program director and faculty adviser.
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