Molecular Biology: A Project Approach - Softcover

Karcher, Susan J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0123977207 ISBN 13: 9780123977205

Publisher: Academic Press, 1995

Synopsis

This course manual instructs students in recombinant DNA techniques and other essential molecular biology techniques in the context of projects. The project approach inspires and captivates students; it involves them in the scientific experience, providing continuity to laboratory bench time and an understanding of the principles underlying the techniques presented. Molecular Biology/ is a must for any department, operating under budgetary constraints that offers or plans to offer a course in molecular cloning. Key Features* Includes a glossary of over 200 terms important for understanding molecular biology* Uses an inexpensive source of eukaryotic cells - great for schools on a budget* Includes Methods Locator that provides instant access to the latest methods* Contain clearly written, easy-to-follow, student-tested instructions:* Sterile techniques* Phage titration* Gel electrophoresis of DNA* Restriction enzyme digestion* Plasmid isolation* Transformation of E. Coli/* Recombinant DNA cloning* Nick translation labeling * Nonradioactive primer labelling* Nonradioactive DNA detection* Southern blotting* Colony hybridization* Purification of plant DNA* RNA purification* Northern blotting* Purification of poly A+ RNA* Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

About this title

From the Back Cover

This manual bridges the gap between theory and protocol. By presenting extensive background information as well as easy-to-understand and easy-to-follow protocols, this book allows students to perform and understand the latest techniques in molecular biology. Thus, it can serve as the sole textbook for molecular biology methods courses.

Molecular Biology: A Project Approach gives students an understanding of the significance of the techniques they are learning and their theoretical basis within the framework of integrated projects. This project approach provides continuity and simulates a real research experience.

Key Features

• Includes a glossary of over 200 terms important for understanding molecular biology
• Uses an inexpensive source of eukaryotic cells - great for schools on a budget
• Contain clearly written, easy-to-follow, student-tested instructions
• Includes Methods Locator that provides instant access to the latest methods

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123977207
• ISBN 13: 9780123977205
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304