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Advanced Molecular Biology (390-DL-20)

Instructors

Thomas A Volpe

Michele M McDonough
847/491-5061
Hogan Hall, Room - 2-100

Meeting Info

Online: Mon 6:15PM - 9:15PM

Overview of class

This course expands on topics introduced in Molecular Biology, including techniques, transcriptional and translational regulation, epigenetics, replication, regulatory RNAs, DNA repair, and genetic engineering. Using primary research articles, a subset of these subjects will be explored in more depth as students discuss the articles, evaluate scientific data, and assess evidence-based conclusions in current research. At the end of this course, students will be able to clearly and concisely describe scientific concepts and determine which molecular biology techniques are most applicable to different research questions.

This course meets for required weekly synchronous sessions.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: BIOL_SCI 215 or BIOL_SCI 201

Learning Objectives

Describe scientific concepts with clear and concise language using oral, written and/or visual modes.

Explain the goals, research methods, results and conclusions included in primary research articles.

Evaluate scientific data.

Draw conclusions supported by evidence.

Synthesize information from a wide variety of sources to better understand the key principles of molecular biology.

Weigh the value and usefulness of available information sources.

Determine which molecular biology techniques should be employed to ask specific questions in biology.

Class Materials (Required)

There is no required textbook for this course. All required readings and media will be posted to Canvas.

Class Attributes

Synchronous:Class meets remotely at scheduled time