BIOL 352 Molecular Genetics

This course explores the structure and organization of DNA to understand how the physical traits and functions of a cell are related to the genes they possess. We will focus in depth on the mechanisms and regulation of how genetic information flows from genes to proteins. We will also examine molecular techniques used to manipulate DNA and their applications in research and biotechnology. In the lab, students will apply molecular genetic techniques, such as transposon mutagenesis, PCR, cloning, and DNA sequencing, to study the function of bacterial genes in an authentic research project. Lecture and Laboratory.

OWU Units: 1.25. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120 or BIOL 125, plus BIOL 271, CHEM 110, and CHEM 111. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: None. Offered: Fall.