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BIOL0314Z-S20

Molecular Genetics
Molecular Genetics Lab

Molecular Genetics
This course will focus on the structure and function of nucleic acids in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Lectures will center on molecular mechanisms of mutation, transposition, and recombination, the regulation of gene expression, and gene control in development, immune diversity and carcinogenesis. Readings from the primary literature will complement the textbook and classroom discussions. The laboratory will provide training in both classic and contemporary molecular-genetic techniques including nucleic acid isolation and purification, cloning, electroporation, nick-translation, Southern/Northern blotting, DNA sequencing, PCR and RT-PCR. (BIOL or MBBC majors, or by waiver. BIOL 0140 and BIOL 0145 or waiver) 3 hrs. lect./4 hrs. lab./1 hr. prelab.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21521
Subject Code:
BIOL
Course Number:
0314
Section Identifier:
Z

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BIOL 0314

All Sections in Spring 2020

Spring 2020

BIOL0314A-S20 Lecture (Spatafora)
BIOL0314Y-S20 Pre-Lab (Spatafora)
BIOL0314Z-S20 Lab (Spatafora)