Descriptif

Prerequisite: BIO201
Molecular Genetics (BIO202) provides
an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms
by which living organisms store,
express and transmit genetic information
and the basis of human genetic diseases.
Lectures will cover a range of topics,
including the molecular aspects of DNA
replication and transcription, translation
of RNA into protein and gene regulations.
This course will also cover the latest
methodologies used in genomics analysis,
like DNA sequencing.
Because experimentation is at the heart
of progress in cell biology, 50% of classes
contain practical work, completed over
the course of the semester. The intention
is to allow students to develop their
knowledge in the subject area, to acquire
sound scientific reasoning, and to combine
the modern techniques in molecular
genetics with computer-assisted data
analysis.