CHM 3174 Biochemistry II

Four hours (On Campus)

A study of the molecules involved in heredity with an emphasis on regulatory processes. Topics include: DNA/RNA structure and topology, genome organization, chromatin structure, epigenetic modifications, mutations, DNA replication and repair, recombination, transcription, RNA processing, and protein translation. Genomic applications to modern medicine and studies of evolution are also explored. Lab experiments utilize several methods of recombinant DNA technology and bioinformatic analyses. Three hours lecture-discussion and one three-hour laboratory per week. An additional fee may be associated with this course. Same as BIO 3314

Prerequisite: CHM 3164 or BIO 2174
Corequisite: CHM 3174L
Offered on campus Spring semester (odd-numbered years)