BIO-261: Nucleic Acids (2020-2021)

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Nucleic Acids
Credit Hours
5.00
Contact Hours Per Week
7 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

An advanced hands-on course for students interested in developing laboratory skills. Focuses on the structure and function of nucleic acids along with chemical and physical techniques commonly used when working with these molecules. Also emphasizes the principles and applications of modern biochemical analyses used in biotechnology and related genomic fields. Course satisfies the requirements of the Biotechnology program; a C grade or better is required to satisfy the requirements of the Biotechnology program. Seven hours of integrated lecture and laboratory per week.

Pre-requisites
CHEM-141 and BIO-152 with C grades or better
MTA Categories
  • Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
  • Category 6.2: Natural Sciences with Laboratory Experience
General Education Categories
  • Natural Sciences
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.