BIO 480 - Molecular Biology

Institution:

Iona University

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Description:

A fusion of genetics, cell biology, biochemistry and information theory, Molecular Biology will examine living systems at a subcellular level with a focus on proteins and nucleic acids. Review of biochemical logic of life and prokaryotic molecular genetics; discussion of the techniques of molecular biology, including the use of computers in genomic research and molecular visualization; cellular regulation in eukaryotes, including both genetic and signal transduction mechanisms; advanced topics in eukaryotic molecular biology: cancer, viruses, the immune system, developmental mechanisms. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 102, 211, 399. Corequisite: BIO 481. 3 credits. F

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iona.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 633-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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