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BIOL 103 - Fundamentals of Molecular Biology


3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: BIOL 101  or BIOL 101H  and BIOL 102  or BIOL 102H  with a minimum grade of C in each course CHEM 7A  with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is an introduction to molecular biology. The student will study DNA, RNA and protein structure; protein biochemistry; protein purification and analysis; genome organization of viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes; DNA replication; transcription and splicing; regulation of transcription; translation; and recombinant DNA technology. The student will also explore the uses of DNA technology, such as forensics and agriculture, as well as the ethical considerations of these uses.



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