Molecular Biology and Genetics.

Catalog description

Structure and function of cells emphasizing molecular aspects at cellular, organelle, and physiological levels. Molecular composition of cell organelles, structure of eukaryotic genomes including chromosomes, recombination, gene structure and transcription, gene control during development, hormonal influence on gene expression, chemical synthesis, and factors influencing inheritance patterns. Emphasis is on animal cells. Includes lecture and laboratory hours. Graduate credit requirements are described in the syllabus. Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or equivalent; one semester college chemistry. This course does meet the laboratory science requirement.