MB&B234

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MB&B234

Molecular Biology of the Chromosome MB&B234 SP

Not Currently Offered

This course seeks to understand the function of DNA in its structural context, the chromosome. We will examine the elements of chromosomes that allow genetic material to be faithfully propagated and maintained and also will consider how a chromosome's structure and organization influence such fundamental biological processes such as gene expression, recombination, and DNA replication. The influence of aberrant chromosome function on human diseases will also be considered. We will focus on current experimental approaches and also will assess contributions from ongoing genome sequencing projects.

MAJOR READINGS

Suggested text readings will be supplemented
with review articles and research papers from the current
scientific literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

This course will include midterm examinations and a final. In addition, class presentations and class participation will be expected from each student.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MB&B

Prerequisites: MB&B205 and MB&B206 or BIOL205 and BIOL206

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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