Molecular Biology of Genome Editing and Engineering (390-0-01)

Instructors

Xiaozhong Wang
847/467-4897
Pancoe 1-405, 2200 Campus Drive

Meeting Info

Technological Institute A110: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is designed for upper-level undergraduate students and focuses on molecular genetic mechanisms and their applications in biomedicine and biotechnology. Topics include fundamental concepts and techniques in molecular biology, gene expression and regulation, RNA biology, DNA recombination, and genome editing.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 301-0 to register for this course.

Teaching Method

Two lectures a week.

Evaluation Method

The grade will be evaluated by three midterm exams, homework assignments and discussion participation. Pass/No Pass is not allowed.

Class Materials (Required)

Textbook: Molecular Biology: Principles and Practice Hardcover by Michael M Cox, Jennifer Doudna, Michael O'Donnell ISBN -13: 978-1464126147 ISBN-10: 1464126143 Edition: 2nd. cost $90.63 (AMAZON) Additional reading materials (research articles or reviews) will be assigned for the class.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 301-0 to register for this course.