100214900 MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB ( 1 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 100214880

The course gives students practical experience of the collection of clinical samples and the development of PCR-based assays for the diagnosis of bacterial and viral infections of importance to the health of the Palestinian population. SNP screening techniques will be employed to monitor medically relevant genetic polymorphisms in the Palestinian population. Other techniques for diagnostic, preventative and curative medical intervention may be covered as the local biotechnology expertise and needs of the community evolve.