A lecture and laboratory course on the theory and practical aspects of molecular biotechnology. Topics may include plasmid DNA and its isolation from E. coli, use of restriction endonucleases, PCR, gene cloning, manipulation of gene expression, and recombinant protein expression in bacteria. Prerequisites BI346 (or BI340), or registration status: Year 3 or Year 4 of the Honours BSc Biochemistry and Biotechnology program. Exclusions BI341. Notes 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
