BMS541: Methods in Molecular Biology II / Faculty of Applied Sciences

This course introduces students to more advanced molecular biology methods for the manipulation of biological molecules. Techniques such as gel electrophoresis, heterologous gene expression, mutagenesis, mutation detection, and fluoresence microscopy. Students will also be introduced to current massively parallel analysis methods such as microarray and next generation sequencing. The content structures are designed to be dynamic and will be changed according to new developments. The course is hands-on in nature, supplemented by lectures and tutorial. This will ensure that students have the necessary skills and understanding to learn more esoteric techniques and to understand the applications of molecular biology in research. Practicals will be ran workshop-style for maximal hands-on benefits.