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BIOL 456

Molecular Basis of Epigenetics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Standard

Overview

Description

Survey of the molecular basis of epigenetic events on chromatin fibers and nuclear functions (transcriptions, DNA replication, repair) in development and cancer.

Requirements

Prerequisites

BIOL 315
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 315.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate an integrative understanding of gene expression control mechanisms in eukaryotic cells.
  • analyze and interpret data from primary literature sources in epigenetics/gene regulation.
  • articulate how next-generation sequencing technologies can help address research questions in epigenetics/gene regulation.