BIO 311L - Cell Biology Laboratory

This course provides an introduction to the laboratory methods and techniques employee in the study of mammalian cells in culture. Students experiment with in vitro cell culture techniques including cell quantitation, growth curve analysis, microscopy (phase contrast and fluorescence), cellular differentiation, and gene expression analysis through participation in class projects that span the semester. These projects are designed to provide an experiential course-based research experience that highlights the types of experiments and techniques that are performed in the first of cell and molecular biology. Three hours of laboratory per semester week.

Corequisites BIO 304

Credits: 1

Class Level Junior Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate