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Molecular Biology (Lecture only)

Course #: BIOL 572, Class #: 3895, Section #: 01

Description

This course studies the molecular biology and biochemistry of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics include DNA structure/physical biochemistry, recombinant DNA technology, techniques in research, DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis, protein synthesis, operons, chromatin structure and gene regulation, oncogenes, hormones and growth factors and signal transductions, transposons, mutagenesis and repair, flowering, photosynthesis, development, circadian rhythms.

Prerequisites

Graduate degree student in Biological sciences or permission.

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