| Course Title: Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: 'The RNA World: The Origin of Life to Modern Cells' |
| Start Date: 01/24/2022 End Date: 05/09/2022 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2022 |
| Description: RNA is believed by many to have been the first macromolecule to evolve. In a hypothesized "RNA world," RNA would have simultaneously served the roles of carrying genetic information and catalyzing chemical reactions within early cells. The past three decades have been a renaissance for RNA biology, as researchers have uncovered the critical role RNA plays in eukaryotic and bacterial gene regulation and defense, as well as the potential for RNAs to perform catalysis. This seminar will introduce students to modern approaches to study the structure and function of RNA and will explore the chemical and biological roles RNA plays in modern cells as well as its role in the origin of life. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences , SI - Speaking-Intensive , TP - Topics Course |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Katie Berry | 413-532-3262 | kberry@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/24/2022 - 05/09/2022 | Seminar | Thursday | 01:30PM - 04:20PM | CLAP - Clapp Laboratory | 126 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: BIOCH-311, or BIOCH-314, or BIOCH-312/CHEM-312. | Take previously | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| BIOCH-330RN-01 RNA World:Origin/Modern Cells |
| CHEM-330RN-01 RNA World:Origin/Modern Cells |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 12 | Enrollment: 11 | Available: 1 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |