BIOL 137 - Molecular Biology

Upper Division

Prerequisites
BIOL 001, BIOL 001L and BIOL 002, BIOL 002L. Exception: Only BIOL 001 and BIO 001L are prerequisites for Biochemistry majors.

An introduction to the structure and function of the genetic apparatus. This course is a study of what genes are and how they operate, and includes recent discoveries in the areas of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Laboratory includes both discussion and practice of techniques used in genetic engineering.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Three hours of lecture and one four hour lab per week.

Fee
Laboratory fee $185.

Course credits: 1