This course deals with the role of nucleic acids as the information storage molecule of all living things - from bacteria to humans. Nucleic acid structure, DNA replication, mutation and repair, transcription of genes, and translation and processing of mRNA in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes are covered along with a diversity of control methods used in living things for regulation of expression. Genome structure and composition will be explored, especially as it relates to genome diversity across diverse organisms. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): BMSC 210.3 and BMSC 220.3 Note: BMSC 240 is recommended. Students with credit for BIOC 300.3 or MCIM 326.3 may not take this course for credit.
This course deals with the role of nucleic acids as the information storage molecule of all living things - from bacteria to humans. Nucleic acid structure, DNA replication, mutation and repair, transcription of genes, and translation and processing of mRNA in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes are covered along with a diversity of control methods used in living things for regulation of expression. Genome structure and composition will be explored, especially as it relates to genome diversity across diverse organisms. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): BMSC 210.3 and BMSC 220.3 Note: BMSC 240 is recommended. Students with credit for BIOC 300.3 or MCIM 326.3 may not take this course for credit.
