| Title: | Bioengineering CRISPR/Cas9 |
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| Course Section Number: | CHE-461-01 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Description: | 2nd Half Semester. CHE-461 : Bioengineering using CRISPR/Cas9. The CRISPR/Cas9 system is a revolutionary technique used to specifically edit DNA in just about any organism, from bacteria to humans. This technique introduces double-stranded DNA breaks at very specific locations in DNA. Repair mechanisms to this type of trauma are error prone, allowing this technique to knock-out gene function in an organism or even introduce new DNA sequences into an organism's genome. We will explore the biochemistry of the CRISPR/Cas9 system at the molecular level using primary literature sources. Students will investigate the potential of the system to develop miracle cures and create engineered foods. The class will also examine the ethics behind the CRISPR/Cas9 system and potentially create their own edited organisms. 0.5 Credits. Fall 2019 2nd half semester course. |
| Credits: | 0.50 |
| Start Date: | October 14, 2019 |
| End Date: | December 15, 2019 |
| Meeting Information: |
10/15/2019-12/05/2019 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 09:15AM, Hays Science, Room 321
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| Faculty: | Novak, Wally |
| Requisite Courses: | Prerequisites: CHE-361 |
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