BIOL 8615 - Molecular Genetics of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Required for incoming doctoral students. All other students require permission of instructor.
Description
This advanced class focuses on the flow and complex regulation of genetic information in pro- and eukaryotic cells. Topics will include DNA replication, recombination, mutation, gene expression regulation at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels, and technical and ethical issues related to gene therapy. The class discusses relevant genetic, molecular biology, and biochemical techniques, as well as bioinformatics applications.