Research Techniques in Molecular Biology

 

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2014, Volume 35

Kimberley Harcombe & Melissa Hills

Abstract

Genetics 420 (Research Techniques in Molecular Biology) is a new fourth-year laboratory course at MacEwan University that couples the acquisition of fundamental competencies with the opportunity to develop critical research skills. These fundamental competencies include a foundation of knowledge, exposure to common methodologies, well-developed communication and information literacy skills and the ability to critically examine scientific data. In addition, the opportunity to evaluate, integrate, and apply information to the design and management of experiments, troubleshoot experimental difficulties and discuss experimental outcomes is valuable, particularly for students interested in pursuing opportunities in research. This paper describes the details of the projects carried out in the two semesters of the course.

Keywords:  molecular biology, undergraduate research

University of Calgary (2013)