BIOC 4404

Gene Expression

Lec 01 selected

This course is centered around the central dogma that genetic information is passed from DNA to RNA to protein. We focus on the different mechanisms that regulate this flow of information in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Specific topics include transcription, translation, chromatin, epigenetics, and non-coding RNA.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2025 syllabus by Jamie M. Kramer. Open the PDF

Grading

35%Mid-termOct 16; covers lectures 1–6
25%SeminarGroup-led research paper discussions, weeks 8–10
40%Final examCovers all lecture material

Textbooks

  • Fundamental Molecular Biology, 2e, Lizabeth A. Allison (optional)
  • Molecular Biology of the Gene, 7th ed., James D. Watson (optional)

Course rules

Missed exams
Students missing an exam for a legitimate medical or other reason must write a make-up exam scheduled at the instructor’s convenience.
Recording
Classes will not be recorded.
Seminar groups
Research papers and student groups will be randomly assigned.

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