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Apr 18, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BIOL 225 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology5 credits
The course will provide an overview of cellular and molecular biology including: cell chemistry, DNA replication, transcription, translation, signal transduction pathways, cell division, cell cycle, cancer biology, and recent advances in the field of biotechnology. Students will be introduced to current molecular biological techniques and research procedures that are used to study these topics in the laboratory. Emphasis will be placed on developing laboratory practices including critical thinking, proper techniques, record-keeping, and scientific writing.
Prerequisites: BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Apply the scientific method to problem solving and research
- Review basic properties of cells and cell organization
- Describe DNA replication, transcription, translation, and enzymology
- Identify methods and tools for studying genes
- Describe the nature of genes and genomes
- Review methods of control of gene expression
- Explore DNA repair, cell cycle, and cancer
- Define cell signaling and signal transduction
- Describe current applications of biotechnology
- Interpret scientific data through case study examination
- Safely implement good laboratory practice (GLP) methods
- Research course topics using various tools such as professional journal articles, Internet, and library resources
Total Hours: 70 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40
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