BIO 324 - Molecular Biology (4 Cr.)

Topics include construction of recombinant DNA molecules; recombinant protein expression, purification and characterization and structure-function characterization; gene expression analyses; analysis of protein-protein interactions, enzymes and metabolism. The course also provides basic training in the use of bioinformatics tools to “mine” Web-based data on a variety of levels and alternate years. Three hours classroom, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 220 and BIO 224 , one additional 200-level or higher biology course, and CHE 230 (C- or better). Fall semester. Offered Fall 2026 and alternate years.