BIO 231 - Biotechnology: Recombinant DNA Science

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Nassau Community College

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Prerequisites: BIO 109-110, CHE 151-152, MAT 109-111 or equivalent, or permission of the Department. An investigation of DNA, the molecule of the gene, and recombinant DNA technology (genetic engineering). The student will explore the Central Dogma of gene structure and function; gene regulation in embryology and in cancer development. Applications of biotechnology to human genetics, forensics, gene cloning, agriculture, medicine and industry are included. Through hands-on biotechnology laboratories, students will perform fundamental modern recombinant DNA techniques, including bacterial transformation, restriction enzyme analysis and polymerase chain reaction. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-n/a

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(516) 572-7501

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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