PLSCI 4302 - Molecular Diagnostics: From Lab to Viñedo

(CU-UGR)

Spring (weeks 1-7). 4 credits (awarded upon completion of all classes in multi-semester course). Letter grades only (no audit).

Prerequisite: PLSCI 4300 and PLSCI 4301. Permission of instructor required. Students must satisfactorially complete both PLSCI 4300 and PLSCI 4301 to receive a final grade in PLSCI 4302.

J. Thompson.

It is essential for scientists to understand how research can address real-world challenges and visualize all the steps involved. Students will make a synthesis of the techniques learned on campus (PLSCI 4300) with their application to the vineyards of Chile (PLSCI 4301). The latest cutting-edge molecular diagnostic techniques and speculation on future methods will be analyzed.

Outcome 1: Demonstrate ability to operate alone and in a group in preparing reactions for molecular diagnostic assays (ELISA, Western Blot, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, RCA, LAMP, RPA, Arrays and NGS).

Outcome 2: Evaluate and critically examine scientific research articles.

Outcome 3: Develop an appreciation for the diversity of research groups in Cornell, Ithaca and Chile.

Outcome 4: Discuss and appraise molecular biological concepts and their applications.

Outcome 5: Analyze data critically and assess strengths and weaknesses of diagnostic methodologies.

Outcome 6: Assess the changing priorities of regional/global disease challenges.

Outcome 7: Speculate on new diagnostic applications and innovations.

Outcome 8: Articulate worldview from a non-US perspective.

Outcome 9: Express and formulate cultural dimensions of trip to Chile.

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