Biology 231 - Genomes and Genetic Analysis Laboratory
Genomes & Genetic Analysis Lab
Fall
2026
01
1.00
Amy Scott
M 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Smith College
BIO-231-01-202701
Ford 120
ascott25@smith.edu
A laboratory designed to give students an introduction to genomics and the molecular biology of genetics. Students gain experience with a variety of classical and modern techniques used in human genetic analysis and several experiments using students' DNA are performed throughout the semester. Laboratory and computer-based projects include PCR, restriction analysis and DNA sequencing as well as contemporary bioinformatics and genome database analyses. Prerequisite: BIO 230 or BIO 232, normally taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 16.
[CE] BIO 230 or 232 (may be concurrent)