BIOL3125 - 01 - Molecular Biology

Molecular biology is a discipline at the center of current advances in medicine, genetics, immunology, development and agriculture. The course entails a rigorous and detailed exploration of various biological mechanisms, beginning with an examination of DNA replication, RNA transcription and protein synthesis, followed by analysis of gene regulation, signal transduction, the role of mutations, RNAi, and the field of genetic engineering. Laboratories illustrate important concepts of molecular biology and provide hands-on training in recently developed techniques. Three hours lecture.