BIO 380 Molecular Biology

This course addresses the important role of regulation of gene function in human health. Topics addressed include eukaryotic gene structure, function and regulation. Students will investigate sub-cellular processes governing changes to gene expression, discuss experimental design and molecular techniques, and read and interpret primary scientific literature. In addition to the prerequisite, BIO 316 Genetics, BIO 409 Cell Biology or CHEM 331 Biochemistry I are recommended, but not required for success in this course. Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): Earned grade of “C-” or better in BIO 121 General Biology I
Corequisite(s): BIOL 380 Molecular Biology Lab