Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Bio343

Lecture Schedule Overview

(subject to change)


August 26 through September 11

Part I: Molecular biology background. Chapters 1-5 of textbook.
September 16 Quiz I

September 18 through October 9

Part II: Applications and implications of DNA technology: the basics. Chapters 6-11 of textbook.
October 14 Quiz II

October 11 through November 4

Part III:  Genomics and impacts on biomedicine, bioethics, and the future of biotechnology. Chapters 20-22 of textbook.
November 6 Quiz III
November 11 No class (Veteran’s Day)

November 13 through December 4

Part IV: Applications and implications of DNA technology: industrial and field applications. Chapters 12-19 of textbook.
November 27 No class (Thanksgiving).
December 9 Quiz IV, and end of the semester
December 11 9:50 - 11:40 AM: 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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