Equipment is being requested for use in teaching laboratory exercises illustrating basic molecular biological concepts in both the lower and upper-division components of the undergraduate curriculum. The project will create a modern molecular biology core facility that will house the major equipment, namely, an ultracentrifuge and rotors for fractionating and purifying macromolecules, a DNA sequencing and computer analysis system, a high technology TV camera with analysis software, a scintillation counter to monitor radioisotopes, and a set of general use equipment,e.g. microfuges, gel boxes,etc. Students will use the equipment for the preparation and isolation of chromosomal and plasmid DNA, RNA, and proteins from organisms used in molecular/recombinant biology research and biotechnology.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9251454
Program Officer
Saundra H. Oyewole
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-07-15
Budget End
1994-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$57,000
Indirect Cost
Name
San Francisco State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
San Francisco
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94132