Isolation and indentification of genes, analysis of gene structure, gene expression and its regulation, with emphasis on molecular genetics of prokaryotic microorganisms and their viruses. Major topics covered include: mutagenesis, conjugation, recombination, gene regulation, plasmids, transposons, bacteriophage and genomics.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 2910 or Biology 3352/Chemistry 3251, Biology 2171, 2230, and 2711; or permission of the instructor
Cross-List(s):
Biology 3135
Offering:
3-3; 0-0
Notes:
Limited enrolment
Course Classifications:
Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
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