BIO 4310 Biotechnology:Cell Culture

Focuses on the theory and practice of cell culture in the biotechnology laboratory. Plant embryo culture and proto-plast culture are performed, and cultured plant cells are used in genetic engineering experiments. Primary animal cell cultures and continuous cell lines are propagated. Related topics include lab safety, aseptic techniques, growth cycles, cloning of cells, specialized techniques and applications, contamination, organogenesis, and cell transformation. Lecture and lab. Restricted to Biotechnology majors; Biology majors may register with permission of instructor. Students will be charged an additional Biology Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 4.0