BI 525 - Molecular Biology

4 credits
Surveys current topics in modern molecular biology and biotechnology, including gene expression and regulation, protein interaction, genomics, and signal transduction. Emphasizes laboratory experience and the application of techniques to selected experimental problems. Includes PCR-based techniques, cloning and sequencing of genes, mutation characterization, and interpretation of sequence data using bioinformatics databases and tools. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories.Prerequisite(s): BI 341; CH 332 or CH 335.Corequisite(s): BI 525L