Dr. Iqbal Hamza

Assistant Professor

Phone: 301-405-0649
Email: hamza@umd.edu

Teaching Duties:

Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics
ANSC327/ANSC627, 3 credits, Spring 2007
Tuesday and Thursday

Course Description: Classical, molecular, and population genetics with specific emphasis on animal systems will be covered. The course will also disseminate molecular approaches for manipulating genetics at the whole animal level (transgenic and cloning). Other model organisms will be discussed to provide a conceptual framework. Graduate students will submit a ten-page research report at the end of the course.

Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory
ANSC497/ANSC688G, 3 credits, Winter 2007
Monday to Friday

Course Description: An advanced course offering hands-on experience in performing recombinant DNA experiments. Current molecular biology techniques used for cloning genes, analyzing the gene products, and modifying the genes of animals will be performed. Techniques include isolation of DNA, use of restriction enzymes, cloning procedures, PCR analysis, Southern and Western hybridizations. Lecture material focuses on interpretation of results generated in the laboratory.