Biology 231 - Genomes and Genetic Analysis Laboratory

Genomes & Genetic Analysis Lab

Spring
2026
04
1.00
Samantha Danielle Torquato

TH 1:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
BIO-231-04-202603
Sabin-Reed 328
storquat@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)

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.