| Course Title: Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: This course is an in-depth examination of DNA and RNA structures and how these structures support their respective functions during replication, transcription, and translation of the genetic material. Emphasis is on the detailed mechanisms associated with each step of gene expression. Discussions incorporate many recent advances brought about by recombinant DNA technology. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences |
| 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     |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026   | Lecture   | Monday, Wednesday and Friday   | 10:00AM - 11:15AM   | TBA   | TBA   | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses         | ||
| Prereq: BIOCH-311. | Take previously   | Required   |
| Coreq: BIOCH-314L. | Take concurrently   | Required   |
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| Section status: Open     | Capacity: 16     | Enrollment: 13     | Available: 3     | Waitlist: 0 |
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| Book List         | Required         | Publisher Full Price         |
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