Academic & Laboratory
Modern Molecular Biology Techniques
PCR and qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, electrophoresis, cloning fundamentals and troubleshooting of routine molecular workflows.
Learning outcomes
- • Explain principles behind core techniques
- • Design primers conceptually
- • Troubleshoot failed reactions
- • Document lab work to research standards
Curriculum
Module 1 — Nucleic Acids
- • Extraction methods
- • Quality assessment
- • Storage
Module 2 — Amplification
- • PCR
- • qPCR and quantification
- • Troubleshooting
Module 3 — Analysis
- • Electrophoresis
- • Sequencing overview
- • Documentation
Who is this for
- • Biomedical science students
- • Laboratory technologists
- • Research assistants