Sign In With Google
Course Description
-
Course Name
Molecular Biology of the Cell
-
Host University
Maynooth University
-
Location
Dublin, Ireland
-
Area of Study
Cell and Molecular Biology
-
Language Level
Taught In English
-
Prerequisites
NI101, BI102, BI201
-
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
-
ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
-
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
-
Overview
Module Objectives: This course builds upon the molecular concepts covered in BI101. Material covered is focused on the molecular biology of DNA, RNA and proteins, and the involvement of these molecules in central cellular metabolic processes.
Topics covered include: Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell biology; structure of biological membranes; DNA, RNA and protein structures; chromosomes and chromatin; DNA as the genetic material; DNA damage and DNA repair mechanisms; mutations and functional consequences; DNA replication in prokaryotes; transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; translation in prokaryotes; gene regulation in prokaryotes.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.