Molecular Genetics Course 1 and Class Overview
Molecular Genetics Course
Students who have completed coursework in genetics and cell biology usually make molecular genetics the next step in their education in genetic engineering. This course can take one or two semesters, depending on the program. Standard collegiate programs take a single semester to cover the principles of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, biochemical techniques for manipulating genes, and potential applications of the subject matter toward modern biotechnology.
College programs in which genetic engineering is a specific major may break this course up into two semesters, with the first semester focusing on prokaryotes while the second semester concentrates on eukaryotes. In addition, students of this course learn about the implications of current genetic research on the social, cultural and political stage. Meanwhile, in the lab portion of the class, students clone genes from DNA, utilize tools of demonstration such as restriction mapping and gene-specific PCR, design primers, and put them to use in a self-constructed cDNA library.
Some references used in my lectures related to Cell and Molecular Genetics courses can be downloaded via the links below:
Weaver R.F. Molecular biology, Fifth Edition
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