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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (SMT-273274)

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Course Description:


The main aim of this course is to examine the chemical behavior of macromolecules at the molecular level. The student will learn in great detail the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids and lipids, and the complicated biological processes in which they participate. Topics will include bioenergetics, molecular genetics, replication, transcription, protein modification, and signal transduction. The course is intended for advanced science students and requires a solid foundation in General Chemistry.

Prerequisites: Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Biology I, Biology II

This course fully meets the General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.

This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Meets General Education Requirement In: Natural Sciences-Full
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Fall 1.

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