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 Winter session (6 weeks)
Tuesdays 9:10 am – 11 am
Location: TBD
Evaluation methods
Term project, 50%
Final assessment, 50%
Schedule (tentative)
All sessions are led by Dr. David Irwin.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2022 | Enzymes used in molecular biology |
| January 18, 2022 | Isolation of Nucleic Acids |
| January 25, 2022 | Plasmids and other cloning vectors |
| February 1, 2022 | Manipulation of Nucleic Acids |
| February 8, 2022 | Analysis of gene expression |
| February 15, 2022 | Final exam |