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Biology Teaching and Learning Centre · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of recombinant DNA technology. It has a focus on how biological processes can be exploited and manipulated for practical purposes, rather than how they operate in nature. The course also introduces some of the main problem solving skills used routinely in molecular biology. A wide range of methods and applications will be discussed including: polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA cloning, DNA sequencing, gene libraries, blotting techniques, expression of recombinant proteins, gene mapping, transgenic animals, and gene therapy. Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but are assessed separately.
Practical reports, tutorial test and assignments (total: 75%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Final examination (25%; LO 1, 2, 3)
Two lectures per week, up to eight laboratory sessions of up to four hours each and eight one-hour workshops. Other Information The Biology Teaching and Learning Centre is located in Building 116. Alternatively you can email r sb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Brown, T.A. (2010) Gene Cloning and Analysis: an introduction (6th ed.) Wiley-Blackwell