BIOC 3400

Nucleic Acid Biochem&Molec Bio

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

This course focuses on the relationship of structure to function in RNA and DNA. Methods for studying the primary, secondary, and tertiary structures of nucleic acids are explored in lectures and in the laboratory. Topics covered include enzymic mechanisms for biosynthesis, rearrangement, degradation, and repair of nucleic acid molecules, and processes of replication, transcription, and translation. Nucleic acid biochemistry is emphasized as a basis for understanding storage and transfer of biological information.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2025 syllabus by John Archibald, James Davey, Claudio Slamovits, Hyo-Sung Ro, and Shawn Xiong. Open the PDF

Grading

30%Midterm examinations (2)15% each; October 10 and 31
30%Laboratory
40%Final examinationCumulative

Textbook

  • Molecular Biology (Principles and Practice), 2nd Edition, Cox, Doudna, and O’Donnell (optional)

Course rules

Passing
Students must pass the midterms and final exam to pass the course.
Missed midterm
Notify the lecturer, coordinator, or department within 48 hours and submit an SDA form within three calendar days after the last day of absence.
Make-up exams
If offered, make-up exams are normally written within seven calendar days of the missed exam.
SDA limit
Students may submit an SDA form up to twice per course per term; exceeding this limit requires contacting the coordinator and registering with SAS.
Repeat lab
Students repeating the course cannot retake a lab component they previously passed; the prior lab mark is used.
Attendance
In-person lecture attendance is strongly encouraged; lectures are recorded and posted.

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