BIOLOGY201LA
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Gateway to Biology: Molecular Biology
Subject
BIOLOGY
Catalog Number
201LA
Title
Gateway to Biology: Molecular Biology
Course Description
Introduces major concepts in biology through the lens of molecular biology. Molecular mechanisms that comprise the Central Dogma and variants. DNA structure and function, replication, transcription, and translation. Protein synthesis, folding, structure and function. Supporting topics related to the structure of cells, metabolism and energetics. Integration of physical and quantitative principles to molecular biology. Relevance to human diseases and the biotechnology industry. Laboratory includes an introduction to recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisite: Chemistry 21, 21L, 101DL, 110DL, or 201DL. Not open to students who have taken or are currently enrolled in Biology 203L. Taught in Beaufort at Duke Marine Lab.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Typically Offered
Fall Only
Consent (Permission Number)
No Special Consent Required
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Laboratory
General Education Curriculum Codes
STS - (STS) Science, Technology, and Society, NW - (NW) Investigating Natural World: A&S Curriculum, NS - (NS) Natural Sciences