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Syllabus Biohacker 101: Instructor(s)

This document outlines the syllabus for a 10-week Biohacker 101 course that teaches basic biology and genetic engineering techniques. The course is taught on Wednesday evenings starting January 9th by instructors Dr. Josiah Zayner and Esther Kim. Guest lecturers Dr. Kate Adamala and Dr. George Church will also present. Over the course, students will learn to culture bacteria and yeast, genetically modify cells, and design their own CRISPR experiments. Required materials include a molecular biology textbook, bioinformatics software, and lab equipment which is provided with the class fees. Each week will involve readings, experiments, and a monthly one-page paper summarizing topics covered that month.

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Syllabus Biohacker 101: Instructor(s)

This document outlines the syllabus for a 10-week Biohacker 101 course that teaches basic biology and genetic engineering techniques. The course is taught on Wednesday evenings starting January 9th by instructors Dr. Josiah Zayner and Esther Kim. Guest lecturers Dr. Kate Adamala and Dr. George Church will also present. Over the course, students will learn to culture bacteria and yeast, genetically modify cells, and design their own CRISPR experiments. Required materials include a molecular biology textbook, bioinformatics software, and lab equipment which is provided with the class fees. Each week will involve readings, experiments, and a monthly one-page paper summarizing topics covered that month.

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Syllabus Biohacker 101

Biohacker 101
URL will be available once you purchase the class
Wednesday’s starting Jan. 9th at 4PM PT
Wed. Jan 16th
Wed. Jan 23rd
Feb 6th
Feb. 20th
March 6th
March 20th
April 6th
Last Class is Wednesday April 24th

Instructor(s)
Dr. Josiah Zayner ([email protected])
Esther Kim ([email protected])

Dr. Kate Adamala Jan 23rd 4PM


Dr. George Church March 20th 4PM

Course Description
This course will go from cells to DNA to protein. It will give students a basic understanding of how to genetically
edit cells and what that means. The course also provides an extensive hands-on component so that students by
the end should be able to genetically modify cells on their own and understand physically what that constitutes.

Course Goals
Students who complete this course successfully will be able to:
 Use laboratory equipment like scales and pipettes
 Understand sterile technique and antibiotic usage
 Culture bacteria and yeast
 Genetically modify bacteria and yeast
 Use CRISPR and design their own CRISPR experiments

Required Texts, Materials, or Equipment


 Molecular Biology of the Cell Book
 Snapgene Viewer http://www.snapgene.com/products/snapgene_viewer/
 VMD https://www.ks.uiuc.edu/Research/vmd/
 All physical materials are included in price of class
Weekly Work/Homework

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Syllabus Biohacker 101

Each week there will be assigned readings and experiments to perform. They should take no more than a few
hours investment each week.
Major Assignments: Descriptions
At the end of each month we will ask you to write a one page summary of an experiment that you wish to
perform to understand a topic you are interested covered during that month.
Course-Specific Support or Supplementary Instruction
The internet has a wealth of information on the topics presented in class. If you don’t understand something
search it out. If you still don’t understand it then ask.
When trying to access papers behind paywalls use http://sci-hub.tw for free access to most any paper

Preliminary Schedule of Topics, Readings, and Assignments

Start Date Topics/Assigned Readings/Homework Finish By

Week of Jan 9 MBotC Chapter 1 Week of Jan 30


MBotC Chapter 2*Optional Reading

Week of Feb 6 MBotC Chapter 3 Week of Feb 27

Week of March 6 MBotC Chapter 6 Week of March 27


MBotC Chapter 7*Optional Reading

Week of April 3 CRISPR Readings will be assigned Week of April 24

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