BIOL2040

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

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

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 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

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