MCELLBI110

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MCELLBI 110 - Molecular Biology: Macromolecular Synthesis and Cellular Function

Molecular and Cell Biology Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MCELLBI

Course Number

110

Department

Molecular and Cell Biology

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Molecular Biology: Macromolecular Synthesis and Cellular Function

Course Description

Molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their viruses. Structure of genes and chromosomes, DNA replication, DNA repair, and genome editing. Regulation of gene expression, epigenetics, splicing, and RNA interference. Protein synthesis, folding, post-translational modifications, degradation, and trafficking to subcellular compartments.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Prerequisites

MCELLBI C100A (may not be taken concurrently); Plan 1 Emphasis 1 (BMB) majors should take MCELLBI 100B prior to MCELLBI 110.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8