Transfers ToCSUDescriptionalgebra or higher)) Introduction to the theoretical aspects and laboratory techniques of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Practical experience perform- ing PCR as well as experimenting with optimization of the reaction. Discussion of applications of PCR used in biotechnology industry, basic science, forensics, epidemiology, diagnostics, and determination of evolutionary relationships. CSUUsually HeldThu 1:10pm–4:00pm, Thu 4:10pm–5:00pm, Tue 2:10pm–5:15pm, Tue 5:25pm–6:45pm 