BME 21LIntroduction to Basic Laboratory Techniques
Laboratory course providing hands-on training in fundamental techniques used to express, isolate, and analyze genes in prokaryotic cells. Introduction to common laboratory instruments and fundamental skills required for basic research in molecular biology and biomolecular engineering.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1M or CHEM 3BL, or CHEM 4BL. Enrollment is restricted to bioengineering, bioinformatics, and biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics majors and proposed majors.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Engineer 2 194 | N. Pourmand | Open 0/35 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Wed 10:40am–11:45am | Engineer 2 194 | N. Pourmand | Wait List 38/38 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Engineer 2 194 | J. V. Dzimianski | Open 23/48 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Wed 10:40am–11:45am | Engineer 2 192 | J. V. Dzimianski | Open 47/48 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nader Pourmand | 2.1 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 20% | 7 |
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