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ENGINEERING BACTERIOPHAGE LABORATORY

BIOCHEM 207
Course Description

Introduces the lab skills and techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories. Engineer mutants of the T7 bacteriophage and test the virulence of the bacteriophages on various bacterial strains. Integrate biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and basic laboratory techniques.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

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Offered

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Grade Point Average
3.76

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Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
84.21%

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Class Size
19

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Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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