Define the discovery process of DNA as the genetic material, the
structures of DNA and RNA, and genome structure and organization.
Explain the process of DNA replication.
Describe the transcription of DNA into mRNA, mRNA modifications, and the RNA world.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
Student understand the discovery process of DNA as genetic material, structures of DNA and RNA, genome structure and organization, DNA replication, stages of transcription and mRNA modifications and RNA world.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
History & The importance of weak and strong chemical bonds
3rd Week
Structure of DNA
4th Week
Structure of RNA
5th Week
Genome structure and organization
6th Week
DNA Replication
7th Week
Repat before midterm
8th Week
Transcription I
9th Week
Transcription II
10th Week
Transcription III
11th Week
mRNA modifications
12th Week
RNA world
13th Week
RNA world
14th Week
Discussion and repeat
Recommended or Required Reading
Molecular Biology of the Gene, Seventh Edition. James D. Watson, Tania A. Baker, Alexander Gann, Michael Levine, Richard Losick.
Lewin's GENES XI, 11th Edition. Jocelyn E. Krebs, Elliott S. Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Quiz
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
