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5427. Laboratory Techniques in Functional Genomics
1.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 7 credits.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Molecular biological techniques utilized in gene discovery and in the functional characterization of genes in animal development. Taught as a series of short modules, each focusing on a different set of techniques. With a change of content, this course may be repeated for credit.
Last Refreshed: 07-JUL-22 05.20.23.872253 AM
| Term | Class Number | Campus | Instruction Mode | Instructor | Section | Session | Schedule | Enrollment | Location | Credits | Grading Basis | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 5964 1 001 | Spring 2022 | 5964 | Storrs | In Person | Marden, Jeremiah | 001 | Reg | Fr 4:30pm‑7:30pm SaSu 9:00am‑5:00pm |
12/12 | 1.00 | Graded | Course takes place as follows: F 2/18/22, 4:30 - 7:30 PM; Sa 2/19/22, 9 AM - 5 PM; Su 2/20/22, 9 AM - 5 PM. Contact elaine.mirkin@uconn.edu for permission number. MCB Professional Science Master's (PSM) students and MCB Professional Master's (PM) students have priority enrollment. This module is designed for the molecular biology beginner and focuses on introductory techniques and theory. | |
| 1223 5965 1 002 | Spring 2022 | 5965 | Storrs | In Person | Marden, Jeremiah | 002 | Reg | Fr 4:30pm‑7:30pm SaSu 9:00am‑5:00pm |
12/12 | 1.00 | Graded | Class meets as follows: F 3/25/22, 4:30 - 7:30 PM; Sa 3/26/22, 9 AM - 5 PM; Su 3/27/22, 9 AM - 5 PM. Contact elaine.mirkin@uconn.edu for permission number. MCB Professional Science Master's (PSM) students and MCB Professional Master's (PM) students have priority enrollment. This module will cover quantitative PCR techniques. Prerequisite requirement: MCB 5427 Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques or consent of instructor. | |
| 1223 6931 1 003 | Spring 2022 | 6931 | Storrs | In Person | Marden, Jeremiah | 003 | Reg | Fr 4:30pm‑7:30pm SaSu 9:00am‑5:00pm |
12/12 | 1.00 | Graded | Course meets as follows: F 4/22/22, 4:30 - 7:30 PM; Sa 4/23/22, 9 AM - 5 PM; Su 4/24/22, 9 AM - 5 PM. Contact elaine.mirkin@uconn.edu for permission number. MCB Professional Science Master's (PSM) students and MCB Professional Master's (PM) students have priority enrollment. This module will cover sequencing techniques for use in molecular biology. Prerequisite requirement: MCB 5427 Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques or consent of instructor. | |
| 1225 2236 MAY 50 | Summer 2022 | 2236 | Storrs | In Person | Leung, Sau-Mei Giardina, Charles |
50 | MAY | Mo 9:00am‑5:00pm We 9:00am‑5:00pm Fr 9:00am‑5:00pm |
3/6 | TLS 253 TLS 253 TLS 253 |
1.00 | Graded | Contact elaine.mirkin@uconn.edu for permission number. Prerequisite is MCB 5427 Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques, relevant research lab experience, or permission of instructor. Participants learn the key concepts, problems, and methods for obtaining, growing, storing, and using animal cells. Main topics include media preparation and filtration, aseptic techniques, basic phase contrast microscopy, setting up cultures from frozen vials, the use of Biological Safety Cabinet, monolayer culture techniques, subcultivation, cell counting, cell freezing techniques, dilution plating, managing culture contamination, toxicity testing using 96 well plates, mycoplasma testing, and monolayer transfection. |
| 1228 5623 1 001 | Fall 2022 | 5623 | Storrs | In Person | Marden, Jeremiah | 001 | Reg | Fr 4:30pm‑7:30pm Sa 9:00am‑5:00pm Su 9:00am‑5:00pm |
8/12 | No Room Required - Dept Space No Room Required - Dept Space No Room Required - Dept Space |
1.00 | Graded | Class will meet in TLS 417 Contact elaine.mirkin@uconn.edu for permission number. MCB Professional Science Master's (PSM) students and MCB Professional Master's (PM) students have priority enrollment. This module is designed for the molecular biology beginner and focuses on introductory techniques and theory. |