LMP1106H: Molecular Biology Techniques
Who can attend
Graduate students (MSc and PhD) in the research stream.
Course enrollment is capped at 20 students.
We give preference to LMP graduate students.
Course description
This module will introduce students with limited experience in molecular biology with basic techniques used in molecular biology.
We will focus on the theoretic basis of these approaches and on the strengths and weaknesses of the different techniques.
Course coordinator
lmp.grad@utoronto.ca for administrative queries.
Timings and location
This course is offered every year in the Fall session (6 weeks)
Tuesday 1:10 pm – 3 pm
Location: TBA
Evaluation methods
Term project: 50%
Final assessment: 50%
Schedule
All sessions are led by Dr. David Irwin.
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Date |
Topic |
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October 10, 2023 |
Enzymes used in molecular biology |
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October 17, 2023 |
Isolation of Nucleic Acids |
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October 23, 2023 |
Plasmids and other cloning vectors |
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October 31, 2023 |
Manipulation of Nucleic Acids |
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November 7, 2023 |
Analysis of gene expression |
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November 14, 2023 |
Final Assessment |