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Principles of Molecular Biology

X107A (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)

Focus on DNA structure and replication, RNA and protein synthesis, and the genetic code. Gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and complexities of aspects of molecular biology, both structures and processes, common to most organisms. You also learn to critically evaluate current scientific literature, learn about important molecular biology tools and techniques, and investigate the experimental basis of molecular biology.

Prerequisites: College chemistry and general biology required. Some background in genetics and cell biology is helpful.

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Mon. June 8, Berkeley

Instructor approval pending:
HENRY DELU, M.Sc., graduated from Harvard University in medical sciences. As an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, Delu tutored courses in chemistry, biology, physics, anatomy, physiology, as well as non-science courses. In addition, he has also tutored graduate students in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, pharmacology, immunology, and microbiology at Harvard University.

NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.

• $795 (EDP 405662)

Wed. Aug. 26, Berkeley

JENNIFER WADE, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral fellow at UCSF, and has previously taught biology at UCSF. Her research has focused on the genetic basis of body weight regulation and type II diabetes.

• 15 meetings
• Aug. 26 to Dec. 16: Wed., 7-10 pm (no meetings Nov. 11 and Nov. 25)
• Berkeley: 20 Barrows Hall, UC campus
• $810 (EDP 411546)

Sat. Sept. 5, Redwood City

ARTURO PICONES, Ph.D., is a senior scientist in the new lead discovery department at Exelixis, Inc. Previously a scientist and study director at Cerep, Inc., he has more than 15 years of experience in ion-channel biophysics. For the past six years, he has been a team leader in safety pharmacology and ion-channel assay development utilizing high-throughput planar electrophysiology.

NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.

• $810 (EDP 411355)

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