BIOL 304 Molecular Biology
This course covers molecular biology, the study of genetic expression at the molecular level-including transcription, translation, and DNA replication emphasizing structure and function, and focusing on how molecular lab techniques elucidate the genetic mechanisms of the cell. Lab includes recombinant DNA, gel electrophoresis, PCR and sterile technique. Intended for biology majors.
First day attendance is mandatory.
Note: Enrollment limited to Biology, Biochemistry and Life Science Teaching majors only, except by instructor permission. Biochemistry majors are exempt from the BIOL 112 General Biology II prerequisite requirement.
Prerequisites
- MATH 115: College Algebra and BIOL 111: General Biology I and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II and BIOL 112: General Biology II
- or MATH 120: Precalculus and BIOL 111: General Biology I and BIOL 112: General Biology II and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
Special information
Note: Enrollment limited to Biology, Biochemistry and Life Science Teaching majors only, except by instructor permission. Biochemistry majors are exempt from the BIOL 112 General Biology II prerequisite requirement.
5 Undergraduate credits
Effective December 17, 2006 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Design, propose, conduct, interpret, and present the results of an independent laboratory or field experiment in this subject area.
- Explain and apply scientific knowledge in molecular biology, both theoretical and experimental, at the upper division level.
- Read and interpret primary scientific literature in molecular biology.
- Apply this experience with research methods in molecular biology at the level necessary for success in senior undergraduate research.
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and competency with arithmetic, algebra, and statistics at a level appropriate for graduates of a bachelor's degree program in biology.
- Recall, explain and apply the concepts, knowledge and vocabulary of molecular biology at the level necessary for success in graduate study in this field.
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Molecular Biology | Bush Tripp, Susan Mary | Books for BIOL-304-01 Spring 2025 | Course details for BIOL-304-01 Spring 2025 |