BIOL 429 - Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (4)

This advanced course analyzes principles of and current topics in molecular biology, which concerns the study of biology at the molecular level and focuses on the structure, function and regulation of macromolecules including DNA, RNA and proteins. Topics will vary across semesters according to current research and the interests of faculty. Representative topics may include: technological advances in molecular biology and biotechnology, genome editing, gene therapy, genetically-modified organisms, and the molecular genetics of human disease. The course is a mix of lectures, problem-based learning, and student-led presentations of articles from the primary research literature. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 16 credits or 4 attempts.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 102653
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Molecular Biotechnology
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed BIOL 302 and BIOL 303 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.