BIO* 264 Molecular and Cellular Biology

Credits: 4

This course will introduce the principles of molecular and cellular biology. Cellular biology will be covered in detail, including membrane structure and transport, energy generation, intracellular transport, cell communication, cell cycle, and cell division. The course will also explore DNA structure, function and technology. Current molecular biology techniques, focusing on both protein and nucleic acid manipulation, will be covered in the laboratory. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory are required per week.
Prerequisite: BIO* 121 or equivalent and an additional 200 level biology course