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BIOL 34 GENOMICS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE I

John Dennehy, Karl Fath, Corinne Michels and PoKay Ma

(Submission #122)


Course Description

This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence that will introduce students to the scientific method for designing procedures for investigating natural phenomena, collecting data, acquiring new knowledge, and correcting and integrating existing knowledge. A bona fide scientific method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence that are subject to specific principles of reasoning. Students with no background in biology will participate in an authentic research experience—integrated into a laboratory course designed for freshmen—that will result in a significant contribution to the understanding of microbial genomics. During the fall course, soil samples will be collected in the field. From these samples students will identify and purify bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria). The bacteriophages will be characterized structurally by electron microscopy, and their DNA will be purified and sequenced.

Category

Area of Knowledge and Inquiry: Natural Science Lab (NS-L)
Context of Experience: Not Applicable
Extended Requirement: Not Applicable

Additional Course information

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: none, freshmen only
Existing Course: New
Existing Course Number: 
Course Anticipated to be offered: Every Fall
Other (if specified): 
Number of Sections: 1
Number of Seats: 20

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