A
7-week laboratory-intensive course on animal cell culture and
associated microscopy techniques. Students will learn how to grow and
maintain animal cell cultures, work with immortalized cell lines, and
how to transfect cells wil exogenous DNA. There will also be a focus on
the theory and application of advanced techniques in microcopy,
including fluorescence and laser scanning confocal microscopy of animal
cells.
Prerequisites: BIO236 and junior or senior standing
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