BIOL 2040 Investigations in Molecular Cell Biology Lab

A 3-credit laboratory course designed to introduce students to the core techniques and experimental strategies of modern molecular cell biology within the context of an original research investigation. Students will learn to construct testable hypotheses, design experiments, and critically analyze experimental results. During the course of their investigations, students will gain proficiency in microbial cell culture, molecular cloning, genetic analysis, and molecular characterization. Students will also gain proficiency in scientific communication and the use of biological databases.

Course overview

Department
Biology
School
MCAS
Credits
0
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
BIOL2000

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Environmental Geoscience B.S.: (E) Corequisite: two semesters of Physics with labs, or two semesters of Chemistry with labs, or three semesters of Biology (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biochemistry B.S.: BIOL2040 Investigations in Molecular Cell Biology (3 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.A.: Required biology courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: Required biology courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Required science component (two-semester laboratory sequence) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.32 / 5

Based on 2,958 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Daniel Mark Beringer
    Fall 2026
  • Douglas Warner
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.66/5
  • Kari Jensen
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.39/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 263 MW 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 370 MW 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 380 MW 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 375 MW 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 263 MW 04:30PM-05:20PM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 370 MW 05:30PM-07:30PM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 380 MW 05:30PM-07:30PM · Offered
  • Section 08
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 375 MW 05:30PM-07:30PM · Offered
  • Section 09
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 263 TuTh 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 10
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 370 TuTh 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 11
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 380 TuTh 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 12
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 375 TuTh 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 13
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 263 TuTh 04:30PM-05:20PM · Offered
  • Section 14
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 370 TuTh 05:30PM-07:30PM · Offered
  • Section 15
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 380 TuTh 05:30PM-07:30PM · Offered
  • Section 16
    Fall 2026 · Daniel Mark Beringer, Douglas Warner · Higgins Hall 375 TuTh 05:30PM-07:30PM · Offered