Focus 1910 - FOCUS: Phage Hunters

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

A research-based laboratory class for freshmen. Students join a national experiment organized by HHMI, with the goal of isolating and characterizing bacteriophage viruses found in the soil in the St. Louis area. Laboratory work includes isolation and purification of your own phage, DNA isolation and restriction mapping, and EM characterization of your phage. Several WU phages are selected for genome sequencing over winter break and are annotated in the spring. Prerequisites: high school courses in biology and chemistry, at least one at the AP or International Baccalaureate level; and permission of the instructor. Limited to 40 students. One hour lecture, one hour discussion, and three hours lab per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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