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Course Description

MCB 250 is a lecture/discussion course that provides detailed coverage of genetic variation, gene organization, gene expression, and gene regulation in a variety of organisms. There are five one-hour lectures each week (12-12:50 PM) delivered by Jack Ikeda from the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and two discussion sections each week (Tuesday/Thursday) led by graduate teaching assistants from the School of MCB. Both of these components will be delivered in-person. There will be no online options and the daily lectures will not be recorded, meaning you are expected to attend both lecture and discussion daily/weekly. Discussion sessions will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays each week and attendance will be required in order to earn the points from discussion. Prerequisite: MCB 150 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 hours. This course is available during fall, spring and summer terms.

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