CHEM 44200 RNA Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Chemistry, structure and function of the ribonucleic acids (RNA), and the increasingly important role this ancient biopolymer is recognized to play in Biochemistry and other life sciences, including medicine. Theoretical and methodological concepts will be explored in lectures and in class discussion of classic and contemporary RNA research papers.

Prerequisite

A minimum grade of C in CHEM 32002 and CHEM 48005, or equivalents..

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

Offered

Spring semester only.