(2 credits lab) The theory and use of lab instruments and techniques will be introduced through a series of experiments designed to explore buffering, enzyme isolation & characterization, and DNA isolation & characterization. Experiment planning and interpretation of data generated by the students will culminate in journal-style reports. One four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIOL 4147/BIOL 5147 or equivalent. (fall)