Combination of lab skills associated with aseptic technique, culturing, and identification with the application of techniques including DNA extraction, DNA amplification, protein purification, protein gel electrophoresis, western blotting, database mining, and scientific presentation. Completion is assessed by projects associated with identification of a microorganism and presentation of a poster covering DNA Barcoding of a specimen from either a fungal, invertebrate, or vertebrate source.

• Type Learning