BIOC8008
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BIOC 8008 - Molecular Biology of the Transcriptome (2 Cr.)
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, & Biophysics TCBS (10858)
TCBS - College of Biological Sciences
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
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall