BTC 270 - Recombinant DNA Technology

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: BTC 250 or BIO 250
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: None
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course covers basic methods in biotechnology for the manipulation of nucleic acids. Emphasis is placed on topics concerning techniques used in recombinant DNA technology, including PCR, restriction digests, mapping, cloning, and forensics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the theory, practice, and application of recombinant DNA techniques.