BIOMG 4331
DNA Biology
BIOMG 4331 covers the mechanisms that underlie different aspects of DNA metabolism. Topics include DNA replication, genetic recombination, DNA repair, DNA damage checkpoints, DNA transposition, somatic hypermutation, and DNA editing technologies. Students will become familiar with these topics by reading papers in a journal club format that include genetic, biochemical, structural, and computational biology methodologies. A course in biochemistry is required, and some familiarity in genetics is recommended. It is important that students arrive on time to class to promote productive discussions of the material in lecture and in the journal club.
Topics
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of DNA metabolism and how it is coordinated with other processes in the cell.
- Apply quantitative reasoning from the basic principles of physical, chemical and biochemical sciences to solve problems in the areas described in Objective 1.
- Communicate the fundamental concepts of DNA metabolism both in written and oral formats.
- Critically analyze and criticize data from journal articles, and propose additional experiments.
- Reconstruct experimental approaches by reading scientific abstracts that describe an exciting finding in DNA metabolism.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3330 or BIOMG 3350 or BIOMG 3310-BIOMG 3320.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027