Molecular Biology. 3 credits

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This course will cover the structure and function of genes. Students will study nucleic acid structure and the mechanics of replication, repair, transcription, and translation in bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes. A central goal is understanding gene expression and regulation at all levels, and the structure-function relationships of nucleic acids and proteins. Critical experiments will be examined to learn how our current understandings have developed from experimental results. Techniques in molecular biology will be examined in lecture as necessary to understand experiments and concepts. The course will also cover protein structure and function- especially protein interactions with nucleic acids- and post-translational events that effect the functional output of genes. The course will also pursue a selection of topics which varies from year to year but all impact on interpretation of forensic DNA evidence.Offered by Forensic Sciences. May not be repeated for credit.