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Academic Year 2000/2001

Topics in DNA Replication
MB&B 516 FA

The rapid accumulation of knowledge concerning DNA replication embraces biochemical, genetic, and physiological aspects of such replication, as well as their implications for determining the structure and function of DNA. This one-half semester course will deal with current aspects of DNA replication with a strong biochemical emphasis on its enzymology. Topics will include DNA precursors and their control, initiation and the function of initiation proteins, individual replication enzymes and the enzymology of the replication fork, termination of replication, and regulation of replication.

MAJOR READINGS

Arthur Kornberg and Tanya Baker, DNA REPLICATION, 2nd edition
Arthur Kornberg, 1982 Supplement to DNA REPLICATION. Current research papers.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students will present selected research papers to the class, and there will be periodic quizzes.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GRAD    Credit: .5    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: CHEM383 OR MB&B208

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Firshein,William   
Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-03:30PM;     Location: SHAN201
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO: X   FR: X

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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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