Molecular Biology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisites: ( BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202 ) and ( BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) and CHEM 126 or R160 115 . This course covers topics focused on gene expression and regulation in eukaryotic cells. Specific areas of focus include: gene organization and chromosome structure, mechanisms of replication, mutations, mechanisms of DNA damage and repair, transcription and regulation of RNA synthesis, post-transcriptional processes, translation and post-translational modifications, molecular techniques, structure and roles of noncoding RNA, epigenetic regulation, and genomics and databases. Emphasis will be placed on reading primary literature in order to understand current findings in biological and biomedical research.