MCDB 101L: MOLEC GENETICS LAB
University of California, Santa Barbara
Current molecular genetics techniques used to study model organisms. Module1 - Forward genetics: Mutagenesis and genetic mapping of mutants using single nucleotide polymorphisms, classical Mendelian inheritance. 2) Reverse genetics: gene knockdown by RNAi. 3) Genetic analysis of cell signaling. 4) Cellular reprogramming using transgenic strains. Techniques: PCR, gel electrophoresis, Computer based sequence analysis, fluorescence and light microscopy and imaging. Experiments are based on ongoing research at UCSB. Students get to design their own experiment in final module.
Average GPA: 3.74
Grade distribution records: 393 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 111 | 28.2% |
| A | 138 | 35.1% |
| A- | 61 | 15.5% |
| B+ | 33 | 8.4% |
| B | 28 | 7.1% |
| B- | 12 | 3.1% |
| C+ | 4 | 1.0% |
| C | 5 | 1.3% |
| C- | 1 | 0.3% |
Based on 393 student grade records across 13 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Joshi P M 393 students, Average GPA 3.74