Animal Science 200 - Animal Cell & Molecular Biolgy
Spring
2013
D01
0.00
M 2:30PM 3:20PM
UMass Amherst
13269
This course is evenly divided between molecular and cellular aspects of the biology of eukaryotes and is designed to prepare sophomores for upper level science courses such as genetics, biochemistry, immunology, and the physiology of reproduction. Topics covered include DNA packaging and X-inactivation, enzymes and DNA replication, genes and genomes, polymerase chain reaction and forensics, protein structure, cellular structure and signaling, the extracellular matrix, and cell division and death. Problem sets will be based on the analysis of primary scientific journal articles.
PreReq:BIO 100&Chem111 w/C- An optional honors colloquium is available for this course.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.