MMBIO 240

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Molecular Biology

Microbiology and Molecular Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Fundamentals of protein and nucleic acid structure and their function in the context of the classical experiments that have informed our current models of biology at the molecular level.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Chem 105 or Chem 111

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required.

Title

Effective Collaboration

Learning Outcome

Collaborate with other students to solve challenging problems, to clarify ideas and concepts, and to learn from one another in a spirit of cooperation and integrity

Title

Molecular Functions, Structures, Processes, and Mechanisms

Learning Outcome

Describe and compare the functions and molecular structures of DNA, RNA, and protein, and explain the processes and regulatory mechanisms governing the synthesis of each.

Title

Molecular Biology Techniques

Learning Outcome

Explain a variety of molecular biology techniques, and interpret experimental results obtained using the various methods.

Title

Problem Solving

Learning Outcome

Solve unfamiliar problems by applying the information and principles mastered through Learning Outcomes 1 and 2