MMBIO 240
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
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
