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BIOL 170L KS - Molecular Biology


An introduction to the molecular biology of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic plant and animal cells. Lecture topics will include DNA structure, replication, mutation, recombination, transposition, recombinant DNA, protein synthesis from the viewpoints of transcription, translation and regulation, and virus structure and function. Laboratory experiments will include DNA isolation from prokaryotes and eukaryotes, restriction and ligation, cloning and isolation of recombinant DNA, and methods of protein analysis. Enrollment limited to 18. Offered fall and spring.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 043L  and BIOL 044L , or BIOL 040L  and BIOL 044L ; CHEM 014L  and CHEM 015L ; or CHEM 040L  and CHEM 015L , or (CHEM 029L ), or both semesters of the AISS course (AISS 001AL , AISS 001BL , AISS 002AL , AISS 002BL ) and CHEM 116L . BIOL 143  is strongly suggested.
Fee: Laboratory fee $50.
Course Credit: 1.0
Offered: Every semester


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