BIOL 513 - Microbial Genetics

Basic concepts of the structure, function, and replication of DNA, RNA, and protein. Includes principles of the genetic code, gene transfer and recombination, control of genetic information flow and enzyme activity, mechanisms of mutagenesis, DNA repair and modification, and genetic engineering.

Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 304, and one year of college chemistry.
Credits: 4 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.