— Advanced Molecular Biology

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Structure, expression, and regulation of eukaryotic genes. Chromosome structure and replication; gene structure, transcription, and RNA processing; protein synthesis and translation control; development, immune system, and oncogenes. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed MCB 161. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). MCB 121 — Advanced Molecular Biology (3 units) Course Description: Structure, expression, and regulation of eukaryotic genes. Chromosome structure and replication; gene structure, transcription, and RNA processing; protein synthesis and translation control; development, immune system, and oncogenes. Prerequisite(s): ( BIS 101 or BIS 101V ); ( BIS 102 (can be concurrent) or BIS 102V (can be concurrent) or BIS 105 (can be concurrent) or ABI 102 (can be concurrent)); BIS 102 or BIS 105 or ABI 102 can be concurrent, although prior completion is recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to seniors in winter and spring quarters. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed MCB 161. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed MCB 161. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). MCB 121 — Advanced Molecular Biology (3 units) Course Description: Structure, expression, and regulation of eukaryotic genes. Chromosome structure and replication; gene structure, transcription, and RNA processing; protein synthesis and translation control; development, immune system, and oncogenes. Prerequisite(s): ( BIS 101 or BIS 101V ); ( BIS 102 (can be concurrent) or BIS 102V (can be concurrent) or BIS 105 (can be concurrent) or ABI 102 (can be concurrent)); BIS 102 or BIS 105 or ABI 102 can be concurrent, although prior completion is recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to seniors in winter and spring quarters. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed MCB 161. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.