Improvements in Undergraduate Genetics Laboratories

古斯塔夫·阿道夫学院正在加强遗传学项目 在生物系的课程中， 核酸和蛋白质分析。重组DNA技术 彻底改变了遗传学的学科， 已经做出了一个重大承诺，将这些方法教授给 科学家们准备。在高级阶段，DNA测序 和序列分析将在分子遗传学中教授， 以及其他基因分析方法。细菌 转化、质粒分离和DNA限制性分析 通过电泳将在遗传学教授，一个必需的 专业课程。此外，DNA分离和 电泳技术将包括在介绍 普通生物学水平。从NSF寻求资金，以帮助 购买DNA测序装置、电源、凝胶 电泳装置和其他支持设备， 让学生有机会实践这些方法。

Gustavus Adolphus College is enhancing the genetics program within the biology department's curriculum by including current nucleic acid and protein analyses. Recombinant DNA techniques have revolutionized the discipline of genetics, and the College has made a major commitment to teach these methodologies to the scientists it prepares. At the advanced level, DNA sequencing and sequence analysis will be taught in Molecular Genetics, as well as other methods of gene analysis. Bacterial transformation, plasmid isolation, and DNA restriction analysis by electrophoresis will be taught in Genetics, a required course for majors. In addition, DNA isolation and electrophoretic techniques will be included at the introductory level in General Biology. Funds are sought from NSF to aid in the acquisition of DNA sequencing units, power supplies, gel electrophoresis units, and other support equipment that will allow students the opportunity to practice these methodologies.