Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog
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BIOL 54200 - Modular Upper-Division Laboratory Course


Credit Hours: 0.00 to 2.00.  This is a project-oriented course designed to give the student exposure to laboratory research through a series of 5-week modules. The student must complete the introductory 5-week module or have the consent of the instructor before taking the other modules. Topics may include animal cell culture, cloning and blot analysis, DNA fingerprinting, analysis of nucleic acid sequences, animal physiology, bacterial genetics, advanced neurophysiology, chromatin structure, eukaryotic gene expression, genomics, yeast molecular biology, and molecular virology, etc. 
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate subject-matter competency, including the mastery of biological theories.
2. Demonstrate proficiency with professional skills needed by practicing biologists, including experimental design and execution,
biological techniques, data collection and documentation, communication of results, and responsible conduct of science.
3. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking. These skills include understanding scientific methods, solving biology-related problems,
interpreting and analyzing primary literature in biology, and interpreting data in a meaningful way.
4. Demonstrate the ability to measure dynamic changes in living organisms, tissues, and cells.
Credits: 0.00 to 2.00



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