Principles of Molecular Biology
BCMP 200
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Course Information
Description
Principles of Molecular Biology is a course organized around the Central Dogma of Biology with presentations covering fundamental aspects of DNA and RNA structure, their function, and their interactions with proteins. The course opens with a discussion of the physical and chemical properties that drive the interactions of proteins with nucleic acids. This is used as a basis for understanding the material presented in the subsequent six modules, which cover DNA replication, DNA repair, gene regulation, transcription, RNA processing, and translation. Throughout this course, an emphasis will be placed on how the structure of small molecular machines (proteins) define their function in the processes and pathways that are introduced.
Course Notes
Enrollment for G1 and G2 students in graduate programs that require this course, such as BBS and BIG, is prioritized. Petitions will be reviewed, prioritized and approved primarily during August enrollment.
Recommended Prep
Intended primarily for graduate students familiar with basic molecular biology or with strong biology/chemistry background.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
