BBMB-326

Examination of nucleic acid structure, function, and interactions in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses, focusing on gene and genome structure and organization, gene expression, and mechanisms of gene regulation. Other topics may include mobile genetic elements, the genetic basis of cancer, genomics, and genome evolution. Required for BBMB majors. Applies to the Molecular/Cell requirement for Biology majors. Prerequisite: one Biology course at the 200-level or above chosen from the Molecular/Cell category. Pre- or corequisite: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology 325. Distribution area: None.