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Applied Gene Technology - BME 215

The course aims to give detailed insight into the techniques and technological trends in the fields of genomics and transcriptomics, building up the necessary foundations for further research in genetic association studies, population genetics, diagnostics, medicine and drug development. The course will be lecture and discussion based and will include a short introduction to conventional assays used in molecular biotechnology, descriptions of different methods for typing genetic variations, a variety of techniques for multiplex amplification, advanced techniques and technological platforms for DNA sequencing and whole genome sequencing, and different techniques for transcript and protein profiling.

Handouts
  1. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 1. [BME215 April 1]
  2. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 3. [BME215 April 3]
  3. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 8. [BME215 April 8]
  4. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 10. [BME215 April 10]
  5. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 15. [BME215 April 15]
  6. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 17. [BME215 April 17]
  7. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 22. [BME215 April 22]
  8. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 Apr 29. [BME215 April 29]
  9. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 May 2. [BME215 May 2]
  10. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 May 6. [BME215 May 6]
  11. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 May 8. [BME215 May 8]
  12. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 May 13. [BME215 May 13]
  13. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 May 20. [BME215 May 20]
  14. Applied Gene Technology.
    Nader Pourmand 2008 May 22. [BME215 May 22]

 
Bioinstrumentation 140

This course will explore both theoretical and practical concepts of bioinstrumentation and its application in a variety of medical and scientific disciplines. Analytical experiments will be performed in the laboratory portion of the class. Topics covered include plasmid purification from bacteria, transformation of plasmid DNA to bacteria, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing with Pyrosequencing, recombinant protein production, protein purification with affinity chromatography and gel-electrophoresis of DNA and protein. This course highlights the basic laboratory skills that are essential for beginning-level employment in clinical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories. This course is well-suited for students in all majors and programs.

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