ISAT 203. Viral Discovery

Cross listed with: BIO 203
Credits 2.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012283 Grading Basis GRD

An exploratory laboratory experience, designed for incoming freshmen. Students will learn about the life cycle and ecology of viruses infecting bacteria. Soil samples will be collected, and techniques for isolation and purification of the viruses will be performed by the students. Isolated viruses will be visualized using electron microscopy. The genomic material will be isolated and prepared for nucleic acid sequencing.