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BIOL 311 Advanced Molecular Genetics

The study of modern biotechnology, genes, and genomes. Gene expression and cell physiology will be explored. Genetic tools that diagnose human disease and determine levels of gene flow in populations will be utilized. Topics of interest include linkage analysis, cancer genetics, microarrays, genomic imprinting, DNA fingerprinting, and genome sequencing. Labs include DNA cloning, RNA isolation, protein manipulation, ELISA, and blotting. Prerequisite: Biol 120. Offered spring of odd years.

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  • Biology

    If you’re curious about the natural world, Goshen College is the place to turn that curiosity into discovery. Here, you won’t just study biology—you’ll experience it firsthand.

  • Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

    Whether you’re interested in medicine, research, biotechnology, or genetics, this program gives you the scientific foundation and hands-on experience to pursue your goals with confidence.

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