PLSCI 3431

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 22, 2025 1:06PM EDT

PLSCI 3431
Laboratory in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Companion to Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of Plants course with laboratory activities that focus on the practice of plant biotechnology. Students construct transgenes using recombinant DNA methods, transfer genes to plants by a variety of approaches including tissue culture-based methods, assess the integration of transgenes in the host genome and analyze their expression by use of reporter gene assays and by preparing and analyzing nucleic acids. Students will also gain basic skills in bioinformatics.


Prerequisites Prerequisite or corequisite: two courses in genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry, such as PLSCI 3430.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment preference given to: juniors and seniors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Outcomes

  • Describe the fundamental concepts underlying modern plant molecular biology.
  • Use experimental methods typically used in plant molecular biological studies.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one discussion and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5431

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9396 PLSCI 3431   DIS 201

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    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1702 PLSCI 3431   LAB 401

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    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Gunn, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite or corequisite: two courses in genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry, such as PLSCI 3430. Enrollment preference given to: juniors and seniors.