BIOL 231 - The Living Cell: Research

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3-4 Hours
Attribute: 3-4 NS

This course shares two weekly classes with BIOL 230, but includes a semester-long, small-group research project in place of the small-group tutorials. The project will develop students’ mastery of current cell biological research techniques (e.g., mutagenesis, genetic screens, RNA-interference, spectroscopy, or advanced microscopy), as well as skills at designing, performing, and then communicating experiments. Enrollment Limit: 8.
Instructor: T. Allen
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: (a) current or previous enrollment in Chem 102 or Chem 103; and (b) any one of the following: Biol 100, Biol 102, Biol 118, Biol 120, or equivalent.