ECOL508L
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ECOL508L - Genes, Biotechnology and the Environment
Course ID
012646
Course Description
This course is an intensive summer lab course in DNA technology for secondary school science teachers and pre-service teachers. Students use molecular techniques of PCR, DNA sequencing, and computer BLAST searches to learn how genes and molecules are linked to the ecology of many species. The course may include field trips and may involve high school student participants. Graduate-level requirements include writing and presenting to the class a plan for applying course material to a secondary science classroom by using biotechnology and bioinformatics to answer a problem in ecology and/or evolution.
Min Units
2
Max Units
2
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
3
Total Units Allowed
6
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
GIDP - GC (Global Change), IIA - BIOC (BIOC - Biochemistry), IIA - MCB (MCB - Molecular & Cell Biology)
Course Requisites
Some experience with lab techniques/biotechnology required (equivalent to BIOC 597A "DNA Recombinant Techniques").
May be convened with
ECOL408L
Component
Laboratory
Optional Component
No
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
Yes