BIOL6003

This course will provide a firm foundation on the principles of modern molecular and cellular biology. The first half of the course will focus on the molecular structure and function of DNA, RNA and proteins and the tenets of the central dogma of molecular biology. The second half of the course will focus on the fundamental processes that enable cells to grow, move, and communicate as well as introduce the processes underlying tissue formation and cell death. During recitation the students will read and analyze primary journal articles, create a short oral presentation on a topic and submit a short "News and Views" article written for a general audience.