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2015-2016 University Catalog

BIOL 405 - Microbial Genetics

Credits: 4
Not Repeatable
Study of structure and function of bacterial DNA, emphasizing mechanisms of gene transfer, expression and regulation. Introduces DNA repair, mutation, and life cycles of bacteriophage.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 305 and 306; or permission of instructor. Grade of ‘C’ or better is required for each prerequisite. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 3