BIOL 222 - Tools and Methods II

Institution:

La Sierra University

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Description:

This laboratory course builds in information presented in Tools and Methods I. In addition to the laboratory skills developed in BIOL 221, particular interest is given to techniques and concepts in microbiology and molecular biology. Students will learn the Gram stain method, bacterial transformation, DNA electrophoresis, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and aseptic techniques for performing transfers in microbiology and molecular biology. Students will also be introduced to the principles of the scientific method and experimental design. The course is one unit, meets for a three-hour time period once per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 113, 113L, 221.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lasierra.edu

Phone Number:

(951) 785-2000 ext 2460

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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