Examination of nucleic acid structure and function, focusing on gene expression and mechanisms of gene regulation. Other topics include molecular biology of viruses, mobile genetic elements, the genetic basis of cancer, and aspects of genomics. Required for BBMB majors. Applies to the Molecular/Cell requirement for Biology majors. Open to non-BBMB majors only with consent of instructor.
Prerequisite or Corequisite
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology 325.
Prerequisite Courses