MSCI 673A - Principles of Molecular Biology

Spring, even years (2) Reece, McDowell, Song Corequisite(s): MSCI 673B or MSCI 673C

This is a lecture, laboratory, and computer laboratory course covering the principles and practice of analyzing and interpreting genomic, metagenomic, population genetic and phylogenetic datasets. Overall, the course will cover the evolutionary processes responsible for the intra- and interspecific genetic relationships among marine organisms, with an emphasis on the application of current molecular methodologies. The course is modular with the first module (MSCI 673A, 2 credits) covering basic molecular genetic principles and molecular biology techniques during the first 6 weeks of the semester. For the second half of the semester students will choose one of two modules (MSCI 673B or MSCI 673C, 2 credits) focusing on molecular genetic studies and bioinformatic analyses of either prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms.