Biotechnology Course
Biotechnology in
Today's World
ANPT 288A; 1 credit
Below is the Schedule of Lectures each week. Click on the links to open the presentations and access to more information about the Biotechnology.
| Week Number |
Week Date |
Topic |
| 1 | Jan 28-Feb 1 | Class arrangements |
| 2 | Feb 4- Feb 8 | NO CLASS |
| 3 | Feb 11-Feb15 | Introduction to course; syllabus; survey |
| 4 | Feb 18-Feb 22 |
Recent DNA interest/knowledge overview; also a reading on DNA; DNA isolation exercise |
| 5 | Feb 25-Mar 1 | DNA sequencing/equipment; internet assignment |
| 6 | Mar 4 ? Mar 8 | Polymerase Chain Reaction in-class assignment ? PCR simulation exercise |
| 7 | Mar 11- Mar 15 | Contemporary uses of PCR; forensics, paternity testing - Forensic exercise |
| 8 | Mar 18 ? Mar 22 | Paternity testing using DNA; internet assignment; TOPIC DUE |
| 9 | Mar 25 - Mar 29 | SPRING BREAK/NO CLASSES |
| 10 | Apr 1- Apr 5 | Recombinant DNA technology,? methods; internet assignment |
| 11 | Apr 8 ? Apr 12 | Genetically modified organisms |
| 12 | Apr 15 - Apr 19 | Transgenic Animals; internet assignment |
| 13 | Apr 22- Apr 26 | Disease / risk testing; discussion session |
| 14 | Apr 29 ? May 3 | CD-ROM viewing PAPER DUE*** |
| 15 | May 6 ? May 10 | Exit Survey |
