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Independent Study in Experimental Biology Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques Dr. Mandana Sassanfar, Lori Ling, Leah Okumura Mon-Fri, Jan 13-17, 21-24, 27, 12:30-05:00pm, 68-074 Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 06-Dec-2013 Limited to 12 participants. Prereq: 7.01x or AP Biology - This course is not a substitute for 7. Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Fee: 85.00 for Lab materials Program of study or research to be arranged with a department faculty member. Topics of current or special interest. This intensive "boot-camp" style course will provide hands-on instruction in basic molecular biological techniques including isolation and quantification of nucleic acid and protein, agarose and SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis, PCR, microbiology, and bioinformatics. In addition students will learn more elaborate techniques such as ultracentrifugation and electron microscopy to purify and view virus particles. Emphasis will be on real-world application and experimentation in preparation for a more successful UROP experience. Priority will be given to freshmen with no prior research experience. Interested students must fill out an application form (see url below for application) and email it to Dr. Sassanfar (mandana [at] mit.edu). Deadline 12/06/13. You will be notified by 12/16/13 whether you are enrolled in the class. Web: https://biology.mit.edu/about/iap Contact: Dr. Mandana Sassanfar, 68-270, x2-4371, mandana@mit.edu |