BIOL 261 - Biological Concepts III—Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology

4 Credit(s)

This course is intended for biology majors and premedical students. The course, the third in the core biology curriculum, focuses on the cellular processes common to all life. Topics include biochemistry, cellular organization, and membrane structure and function. Additionally, energy metabolism, including cellular respiration and photosynthesis are examined in detail. Special attention is given to the processes comprising the central dogma of molecular biology (DNA replication, transcription, and translation), with a focus on gene expression. In the laboratory, students are trained in experimental design and basic molecular biology techniques, including DNA and protein analysis. Experiments are inquiry-based and designed to reinforce the concepts learned in lecture.
3 hours laboratory, 1 hour discussion. 3 hours lecture,
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161, BIOL 162, and CHEM 102 or CHEM 146 (or permission of the instructor).