Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - MBB 432 D100

Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques (4)

Class Number: 4185

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 309W, MBB 308 and MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C, or permission of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Laboratory with accompanying lectures designed to give practical experience in advanced contemporary molecular biology techniques. Projects will involve recombinant gene and protein manipulations to investigate the dynamics of proteins within living cells.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course description:
Laboratory with accompanying lectures designed to give practical experience in advanced techniques currently used in molecular biology and biotechnology. Projects will involve recombinant gene and protein manipulations for investigating functional mechanisms of genes and their encoded products.

A. LAB SCHEDULE:

      1.  Scheduled lab periods: Labs scheduled as per academic calendar
      2. Open lab periods: After the first month, additional drop-in lab times for short or extended lab procedures (consult with TAs and lab instructor)

B. FLOW-CHARTS & LAB BOOKS:
      1. Flow-Charts: Evaluated by TAs and/or lab instructor every scheduled lab and randomly during open lab hours
      2. Lab books: Evaluated by TAs and/or lab instructor on random basis

C. LAB QUIZZES AND PROBLEM SETS:
      1. Lab quizzes: best 4 of 5 marked (NOTE POLICY ON ABSENCES)
      2. Problem sets: take home problems that emphasize basic lab knowledge

D. FINAL REPORT:
      1. Final report: due last day of classes by 5 pm (LATE REPORTS NOT MARKED)

E. FINAL ORAL PRESENTATION:
      1. Oral presentations: Last 2 lecture/lab periods. 20-25 min.  All participate.




Grading

  • A. Lab preparedness, performance, organization 30%
  • B. Lab quizzes and problem sets 25%
  • C. Final report 25%
  • D. Final oral presentation 20%

REQUIREMENTS:

Prerequisites:  MBB308, MBB309W and MBB331 with a minimum grade of B-.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

A non-refundable fee of $20 will be assessed for the laboratory manual.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

  • Students are advised to review the plagiarism tutorial found at
    http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/tutorials/plagiarism-tutorial
  • For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
    http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/
  • Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or e-mail:  csdo@sfu.ca)

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS