BIO 355 Molecular Diagnostics

2 Credits

This course presents an overview of current clinical tests performed using molecular-based methods for detection of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA. Students are provided with a foundation for understanding a variety of test methods in amplification and detection of target DNA in areas of laboratory medicine, including genetic diseases, hematology, oncology, infectious disease, histocompatibility, and identity testing.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 330 /BIO 340 (all with a minimum grade of C for Track I and a C+ for Track II). Biochemistry is highly recommended; Concurrent with BIO 365 .