Molecular Genetics of Fungi MICR 4990

For each semester one real research impacting experiment will be selected, depending upon the number of applicants and the needs of my ongoing research program. The objective will be delivered at the beginning of each semester. Enrolled students are expected to develop all the activities (e.g., theoretical discussions in seminar formats, development of a work plan, and carry out the proposed experiments). Students are expected to learn and carry out common methods associated with in vitro DNA manipulations, and related recombinant DNA technologies applied to fungi. In addition this course offers a unique chance to gain insight into some of the newest molecular biology techniques in general and an opportunity to carry out sophisticated molecular genetic techniques with multicellular fungi in particular. Because this course is a direct hands-on experience touching important aspects of some of the key questions and dilemmas frequently encountered by modern molecular geneticists, attendees should be able to take advantage of this experience to further develop creative activities and shape or focus future aims towards a successful career in the biological sciences. This course was designed to attend expectations for undergraduates, or first year, non-committed graduate students, majoring in biology, biochemistry, microbiology and cell and molecular biology majors.

No syllabus is available over the Internet. This course is available on the PradeLab INTRANET only, and a security password is required (for enrolled students only).
 
This is an upper level, independent study course and you can enroll through the OSU system. In addition to fulfill the OSU enrollment requirements, you must write me an e-mail with at least 30 days in advance so I can plan accordingly.
PAST THEMES
 
SPRING 2001 - Construction of an Aspergillus nidulans cDNA Expression Array.
SUMMER 2000- - Comparative Genomics, objectives TBA, max. enrollment, 04
FALL 1999 - Comparative Genomics, objectives TBA, max. enrollment, 04
SUMMER 1998 - Automation of DNA Sequence Data Processing
FALL 1998: Automated updating of DNA sequence information.
CURRENT THEME
 
Fall 2001 - In silico Analysis of fungal genomes - OPEN POSITIONS !
 
Spring 2002 - Micro DNA chip construction and applications
There are no fees for students enrolled full time in an OSU degree program. Bench fees apply to students not enrolled full time in the OSU system. In addition there is a flat fee for students taking the course over the Internet.