Microbiology 558 - AdvancedTopics/Biochemistry

This course will focus on applied aspects of biochemistry with emphasis on techniques used in protein chemistry and biotechnology. The class will specifically review and discuss experiments and methods used to establish selected biochemical concepts and theories in relation to human health. As a required course for the Masters in Applied Molecular Biotechnology program, this course will expose students to techniques and reagents found in a modern biotech/molecular biology laboratory setting. Emphasis will be placed on the technical details of procedures and experimental design.

This course is open to graduate students in the Applied & Molecular Biotechnology Master's Program.