BIOC8007

BIOC 8007 - Molecular Biology of the Genome (2 Cr.)

BIOC 8007 - Molecular Biology of the Genome (2 Cr.)

Course description

This course explores the molecular biology of the eukaryotic genome and transcriptome, focusing on fundamental genetic processes, molecular mechanisms, and their relationships to biology and disease. Students gain a firm understanding of the key concepts and techniques through lectures, reading, and discussions. Students learn to critically analyze scientific papers through student-led presentations and discussions. They gain experience in articulating scientific questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and designing experiments. This course promotes development of science writing skills.

Minimum credits

2

Maximum credits

2

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Discussion

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

00980

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall