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BIOL457

Macromolecular Evolution & Engineering

15 points

Occurrences

Description

The primary goal of this course is to assist student development as scholars and advance their research skills in fields of science that use molecular evolution and molecular design (i.e. synthetic biology) to address a wide diversity of biological questions and problems. The course focuses on the critical evaluation of scientific methodology and how such methodology can be applied to engineer new biomolecules.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School. RP: BIOL331/BCHM301 (Biochemistry 3) and/or Protein Science (BIOL435/BCHM403), which is designed to be a compatible course run in S1.  In addition, one from the following is highly recommended: BIOL313 (Microbiology) or BIOL333 (Molecular Genetics) (or equivalent, as determined by course co-ordinator).

Recommended Preparation

BIOL331/BCHM301 (Biochemistry 3) and/or Protein Science (BIOL435/BCHM403), which is designed to be a compatible course run in S1.  In addition, one from the following is highly recommended: BIOL313 (Microbiology) or BIOL333 (Molecular Genetics) (or equivalent, as determined by course co-ordinator).