BMSC.3220 Clinical Molecular Biology

Id: 040463 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course introduces the fundamental and clinically relevant principles of molecular biology, with emphasis on the structure, function, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins. Core topics include DNA replication, transcription, translation, and DNA repair, as well as genomics and proteomics, all explored within a clinical framework. Students will also learn the principles of key molecular biology techniques for studying proteins and nucleic acids, with a focus on their applications in clinical diagnostics, biomedical research, and healthcare practice.

Prerequisites

HSCI.3500 Human Biochemistry, or CHEM.4500 Intro to Biochemistry, or BIOL.4190 Biochemisry, or Permission of Instructor.

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