BIOL - 425. Molecular Biology

(3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory)
4 credit(s)
The course will cover the principles of gene structure, function, organization and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Some specialized aspects of eukaryotic genes such as gene mobility, gene rearrangement, cancer genes and animal virus genetics will be studied. Gene manipulation through recombinant DNA technology, and applications of this technology in basic research and industry will be discussed in lecture and illustrated through laboratory exercises involving the isolation, cloning and expression of genes in bacteria and mammalian cells. Lab fee.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 260.
Attribute: ARTS, FCSE