BIOL 101LMolecular Biology Laboratory
Laboratory course providing hands-on experience with, and covering conceptual background in, fundamental techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry, including DNA cloning, PCR, restriction digest, gel electrophoresis, protein isolation, protein quantification, protein immunoblot (Western) analysis, and use of online bioinformatics tools.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20L or BIOL 102J or BIOL 107J; and previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 101, BIOC 100B, or METX 140 is required. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BIOL 102L, BIOL 107L, BIOL 122K, CHEM 160K, or CHEM 161K. Enrollment is restricted to biochemistry and molecular biology; biology B.S.; microbiology; molecular, cell, and developmental biology; and neuroscience majors.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 10:40am–11:45am | ClassroomUnit 001 | M. J. Doody | Open 0/160 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 10:40am–11:45am | ClassroomUnit 001 | M. J. Doody | Open 141/160 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 2:40pm–3:45pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | M. J. Doody | Open 119/120 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 2:40pm–3:45pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | M. J. Doody | Open 111/120 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 10:40am–11:45am | ClassroomUnit 001 | M. J. Doody | Closed 81/80 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Doody | 4.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 93% | 14 |
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