Lectures and discussions are concerned with the following topics: the physical methods used in research in molecular biology; structure, coding capacity, and evolution of genomes; DNA replication and repair; transcription and transcript processing; and protein synthesis.
Textbook: Molecular Biology, Robert F. Weaver, 5th edition, McGraw Hill. ISBN 9780073525327.
Course Requirements:
Grades are based on exams, quizzes, and class participation.
Intended Audience:
Upper-level Science Majors
Class Format:
3 hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of discussion