PLSCI 3431

Laboratory in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Companion to Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants course with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety of approaches including tissue culture-based methods, assess the integration of transgenes in the host genome and analyze their expression by use of reporter gene assays and by preparing and analyzing nucleic acids. Students will also gain basic skills in bioinformatics.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite or corequisite: two courses in genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry, such as PLSCI 3430.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: juniors and seniors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Outcomes

• Describe the fundamental concepts underlying modern plant molecular biology.
• Use experimental methods typically used in plant molecular biological studies.

When Offered Spring.

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