MB&B 208
Fall 2025
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02
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 208 |
This course is a comprehensive survey of the molecules and molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes. It will focus on the cornerstone biological processes of genome replication, gene expression, and protein function. The major biomacromolecules -- DNA, RNA, and proteins -- will be analyzed to emphasize the principles that define their structure and function. We will also consider how these components interact in larger networks within cells to permit processing of external and internal information during development and how these processes become perturbed in disease states. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MB&B |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MB&B181 OR MB&B181Z |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Biology)(Chemistry)(Informatics and Modeling Minor)(Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES; ISBN-10: 0-7167-7998-6; ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-799-8
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Examinations and Assignments:
Multiple exams, take-home assignments, and a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course builds on the introductory MB&B/BIOL 181 course with emphasis on Molecular Biology. Students will benefit from having a strong background in chemistry (e.g. CHEM 251 and 252 taken either beforehand or concurrently) |
| Instructor(s): MacQueen,Amy Times: .M.W.F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 15 | | |
| Seats Available: 40 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 14 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES; ISBN-10: 0-7167-7998-6; ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-799-8 |
Examinations and Assignments:
Multiple exams, take-home assignments, and a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course builds on the introductory MB&B/BIOL 181 course with emphasis on Molecular Biology. Students will benefit from having a strong background in chemistry (e.g. CHEM 251 and 252 taken either beforehand or concurrently)
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| Instructor(s): Anderson,Cori Times: .M.W.F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 15 | | |
| Seats Available: 40 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 14 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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