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BIO 311 Molecular Biology

Lycan
Content: Advanced study of the structure and function of genes. Detailed analysis of the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, with emphasis on the molecular mechanisms underlying such biological problems as iron homeostasis, HIV infection, and sex determination. Discussions of original research papers focus on experimental design and data analysis.
Prerequisites: Biology 151. Biology 200 or consent of instructor. Chemistry 120. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 312.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

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