RNA World

Undergraduate

Examination of various aspects of RNA (ribonucleic acid) function and evolution. Examination of evidence that RNA precedes DNA as the hereditary material and played a crucial role in the early evolution of life on Earth. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), Bsc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BCHM, BMED, BTEC, GRWI, NEUR, OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 14.0 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours). Prerequisite(s): BTEC 3P50 or BCHM 3P02 Cross-Listing(s): BIOL 4P42 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.