Molecular Biology

4 Credits.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in molecular biology. Topics to be covered include nucleic acid structure and function, DNA replication, transcription, translation, chromosome structure, and the remodeling and regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Extended topics to be covered include methods in recombinant DNA technology, microarrays, and microRNA. Special Note: This course is not required for M.S. in Biotechnology students starting in the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Please refer to the applicable Academic Catalogue to view the required core courses. This course is a core course for M.S. in Bioinformatics students.