BIO 0350 - Techniques in Microbiology

Spring (Even) 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide training in microbiological procedures. An emphasis will be placed on laboratory techniques that have widespread use in modern microbiology labs, including CRISPR-Cas genome editing and creation of mutant bacterial strains for use in phenotypic experiments. Additionally, this course will focus on preparing students for careers with a heavy backing in scientific procedure and literature. To this end, students will be expected to read and analyze primary scientific literature and discuss this literature in a group setting as well as write and review literature in writing. One hour of lecture, two hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0231.