Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Bio343

Lecture Schedule Overview

(subject to change)


August 21 through
September 6
Part I: Molecular biology background. Chapters 1-5 of textbook.
September 11 Quiz I
September 13 through
October 4
Part II: Applications and implications of DNA technology: the basics. Chapters 6-11 of textbook.
October 9 Quiz II
October 11 through
November 1
Part III: Applications and implications of DNA technology: industrial and field applications. Chapters 12-19 of textbook.
November 6 Quiz III
November 8 through
November 29
Part IV: Genomics and impacts on biomedicine, bioethics, and the future of biotechnology. Chapters 20-22 of textbook.
November 22 No class (Thanksgiving).
December 4 Quiz IV, and end of the semester
December 11 12:20-2:10: final exam (cumulative and comprehensive).


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Instructors | Aims
Lecture Part: Schedule | Expected Background & Textbook Info | Historical Perspective
Intro to Biotechnology | DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis | Chemical Synthesis, Sequencing, and Amplification of DNA |
Directed Mutagenesis and Protein Engineering | Vaccines | Antibiotics & Proteins | Bioremediation |
Microbial Insecticides | Plant Genetic Engineering: Methodology | Plant Genetic Engineering: Applications | Transgenic Animals
Human Molecular Genetics | Regulatory & Ethical Aspects | Biotech Inventions | Additional Materials
Lab Part: Aims and Expectations | Schedule

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