Molecular Biology

Catalog description

This course will focus on the principles of modern molecular biology. Topics covered: Central dogma, DNA, chromosomes, replication, recombination, transposons, transcription, RNA, tRNA, mRNA, rRNA, small RNAs, translation, genes, splicing, genetic code, gene expression, gene regulation, genetic code, development, specialized cells, post-transcriptional control, DNA methylation, bioinformatics. Methods in molecular biology: Southern, Northern, Western Blots, Sanger sequencing, next generation sequencing, microarrays, PCR, cloning, restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis.