Nassau
One Education Dr Garden City, NY 11530-6793
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The following is fulfilled by this course:
- Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
Nassau has listed this a core course in the following categories:
The core course can be applied to following SUNY Transfer Paths:
BIO 231
Biotech: Recombinant DNA Sci
Prerequisites: BIO 109, BIO 110, MAT 109 or higher, CHE 151 or higher or permission of the Department.
An investigation of DNA, the molecule of the gene, and recombinant DNA technology (genetic engineering). The student will explore the Central Dogma of gene structure and function; gene regulation in embryology and in cancer development. Applications of biotechnology to human genetics, forensics, gene cloning, agriculture, medicine and industry are included. Through hands-on biotechnology laboratories, students will perform fundamental modern recombinant DNA techniques, including bacterial transformation, restriction enzyme analysis and polymerase chain reaction. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies.
SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI
Offered: On Occasion