BI 223 - Molecular Genetics

The study of gene structure, function and regulation. Lecture topics include chromosomes, transcription and translation, replication, gene regulations, genetic variation, epigenetics, recombinant DNA technologies, and the molecular processes that govern genome evolution. The laboratory explores how molecular techniques are used to answer questions in this field.

Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153, with a grade of “C” or better in each, CH 110 (or CH 103), CH 117 (or CH 204), or permission of the instructor.

Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Spring