Discusses the basic biochemistry needed to understand Mendelian genetics, basic techniques used in molecular biology, practical uses of molecular biotechnology in diagnosis, research and industry, and ethical issues surrounding the use of biotechnology. Laboratory consists of hands-on and demonstration exercises illustrating techniques used in biomolecular technology and diagnosis. Registration in MT 422 Laboratory is limited to accepted majors of MT and BTE; the lab is not open to non-majors. There is a fee associated with this course.
Biomolecular Technology and Diagnostics, will present and build on the basic biochemistry needed to understand Mendelian genetics, basic techniques used in molecular biology, practical uses of molecular biotechnology in disease diagnosis, research and industry, and the ethical issues surrounding the use of biotechnology. MT 422 LEC is required for all MT and BTE students. On a space available basis, students from other majors who have fulfilled prerequisites may enroll.