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Independent Study in Experimental Biology "The Art of Microbiology" Dr. Dennis Kim, Dr. Mandana Sassanfar, Dr. Jana Hersch Mon-Fri, Jan 6-8, 11-15, 19-22, 25-27, 01-05:00pm, 68-089 Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2015 Limited to 24 participants. No listeners Prereq: 7.01x or AP Biology - Course is not a substitute for 7.02 Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Fee: 100.00 for Lab materials Program of study or research to be arranged with a department faculty member. Topics of current or special interest. This intensive 3-week "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, experimentation and trouble shooting in preparation for a successful UROP experience. Priority will be given to freshmen with no prior research experience. Interested students must fill out an application form (see below) and email it to Dr. Hersch. Deadline 12/05/15. You will be notified by 12/15/15 whether you are enrolled in the class. Web: https://biology.mit.edu/about/iap Contact: Dr. Jana Hersch, jckoubov@mit.edu |
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Special Subject in Biology 7.S390: Pre-7.01: Getting up to Speed in Biology Professor Hazel Sive, Dr. Diviya Sinha Tue, Thu, Jan 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 10am-12:00pm, 4-265 Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 21-Dec-2015 No listeners Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: U 1 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Covers material in various fields of biology not offered by the regular subjects of instruction. Pre-7.01 is a new course that provides background useful for 7.01 Introductory Biology. It includes cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. Pre-7.01 is designed for students with little Biology background, including seniors who have not yet completed the 7.01 GIR, and need a refresher course. To assess whether a student will learn new material in Pre- 7.01, the student can go to the following URL and take a "Self assessment" quiz. http://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/7/ia16/7.S390/ Students who find the material unfamiliar will benefit by taking Pre-7.01. Enrollment is limited! To prioritize enrollment, please complete the questionnaire at the above link. Click on "Materials" to access the questionnaire, and email the completed form to Dr. Sinha (dsinha@mit.edu) by Dec 21, 2015, 5PM. You will be notified by Dec 30, 2015, 5PM whether you are enrolled in the class. Seniors without AP or honors biology will get priority. For other undergraduate years, students with the least biology background will get priority. Web: http://h t t p : / / s t e l l a r . m i t . e d u / S / c o u r s e / 7 / i a 1 6 / 7 . S 3 9 0 / Contact: Dr. Diviya Sinha, 68-120d, x2-2557, dsinha@mit.edu |