Biotechnology Classroom Connection
Biotechnology Related U of A Courses
We work with various departments to bring biotechnology into the classroom as regular courses and provide our students access to state-of-art technologies in life sciences. Highlighted below are examples of some the courses that we support.
MCB 416/516 -- Bioinformatics and Genomic Analysis (3 units)
Description: Analysis of genome sequences for function using local and internet computer resources. Consult instructor for appropriate prerequisites before enrolling.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s): consult instructor for prerequisites before enrolling.
Typical structure: 1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
Identical to: GENE 416, BIOC 416, ECOL 416.
May be convened with: MCB 516.
Usually offered: Fall.
Usually offered: Spring.
ECOL 453/553 -- Functional and Evolutionary Genomics (4 units)
Description: Computational, functional, and evolutionary approaches to genomics, including bioinformatics and laboratory methods.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate registration by permission only; Concurrent registration, ECOL 453L for first year IGERT fellows
Typical structure: 3 hours laboratory, 3 hours lecture.
Identical to: ECOL 453; ECOL is home department.
May be convened with: MCB 553.
Usually offered: Fall.
Course Web Site: http://www.genomics.arizona.edu/553/
Bioinformatics Web Site:
http://amadeus.biosci.arizona.edu/~nirav/
MCB 473/573 -- Recombinant DNA Methods and Applications (4 units)
Description: Relevant techniques for cloning and characterization of genes. Genes will be characterized using modern molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, PCR, DNA sequencing and quantitative PCR. We will also explore other technologies used in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required: $150.
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); BIOC 462A or MCB 460; Concurrent registration, MCB 411.
Identical to: BIOC 473, GENE 473, MIC 473, PLS 473.
Usually offered: Fall, Spring.
Course Web Site: http://biotech.arl.arizona.edu/education/MCB473/
ECOL 508L -- Genes, Biotechnology and the Environment (2 Units)
Prerequisite(s): Some experience with lab techniques/biotechnology recommended (equivalent to BIOC 597A ""DNA Recombinant Techniques"")."
Course Description -Explore the genes of insects in this hands-on laboratory course that integrates a field trip to a natural setting, laboratory work, and computer analysis of DNA sequences. We will collect insects in nature, extract their DNA and amplify a gene of interest using PCR in the laboratory, and analyze the DNA sequences using online genetic databases, and tree-building software. Course is taught in the context of how to apply course activities to a high school classroom. You will learn of the multiple teacher-friendly programs available at the UA to help bring biotechnology into your classroom including a mobile biotech lab. The class is interactive, inquiry-based, and hands-on with lots of opportunities for you to learn at your own pace the exciting, kit-based lab and computer tools in biotechnology. Some prior experience with lab techniques or biotechnology recommended (such as "DNA Recombinant Techniques", BIOC 597a). Teachers enrolled in the course receive a $600 scholarship.
Course Web Site: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/courses/biotech/
Microscopy for Teachers
BIOC 597c Section 1, 1-unit of graduate creditSaturdays, Oct 9, Nov 6 & 13, 2004
10 am- 3 pm
Marley 101B
University of Arizona Main Campus
Instructors: Dave Bentley and Patty Jansma
This 1-unit, graduate-level course will cover the basics of light and electron microscopy. The format will be hands-on laboratory exercises,
including time on both the scanning and transmission electron microscopes. Alignment, adjustment and maintenance of light microscopes found in the classroom will be covered also. The goal of this class is to incorporate hands-on microscopy into your classroom curriculum. The Electron Microscopy Facility staff will be available during and following the course to assist you in executing this goal. Other forms of microscopy and their applications will be discussed, and handouts will be provided.
Courtesy of a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, in-service middle and high school teachers who enroll in this course will receive a $110 scholarship (1 unit of credit costs ~$210). This class may be taken whether you're in a degree program or if you're taking it as a non-degree student. Class size is limited to 8 persons. To enroll, contact Ellie Warder via email or call (520) 621-5903. To avoid late penalties, you must be enrolled in your courses and have paid all your registration fees by August 23.
MCB 512 -- Biological Electron Microscopy (4 units)
Description: Provides theoretical background and practical experience in transmission and scanning electron microscopy that are necessary for the efficient and effective application of ultra-structural and cytochemical techniques as research tools.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s): one college level course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology.
Identical to: ENTO 512, BIOC 512, PATH 512, MBIM 512, PL P 512, CBA 512, AN S 512, V SC 512, PSIO 512.
Usually offered: Fall.
ECOL 553L -- Functional and Evolutionary Genomics - Laboratory (1 unit)
Description: Computational, functional, and evolutionary approaches to genomics, including bioinformatics and laboratory methods.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration, ECOL 453R.
Identical to: ECOL 453L; ECOL is home department.
Usually offered: Fall.
