BIO 439 - Molecular Biology

The structures and functions of nucleic acids and proteins, molecular mechanisms of gene expression, biotechnology, genomics, the molecular basis of some diseases, techniques and experimental approaches will be covered. The course relies on textbook readings and the analysis of primary literature (research articles, commentaries, and reviews) to understand the science and to consider the social ramifications of modern molecular biology.

Prerequisite: BIO 315 and either CHE 230 or CHE 331; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3