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BCH 405

Molecular Biology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Molecular structures and mechanisms involved in the storage, transmission and utilization of genetic information in simple and complex organisms; principles of recombinant DNA methodology.

Requirements

Prerequisites

BCH 400BIOL 300BIOL 304
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BCH 400 or BIOL 300 or BIOL 304

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe molecular mechanisms used to store, access and manipulate genetic information.
  • articulate an understanding of the roles of various macromolecules dealing with the storage and use of genetic information.
  • critically evaluate primary research literature and communicate an informed opinion of molecular research.