Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - MBB 429 D100

RNA-mediated Gene Regulation (3)

Class Number: 2539

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 11, 2024
    Sun, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 331 with a minimum grade of C.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

RNA plays an important role in gene regulation. This course will explore recent primary literature studying the biochemistry of these processes.

COURSE DETAILS:

Lecture topics will include, but are not limited to:

  1. RNA interference in plants and animals
  2. CRISPR bacterial antiviral defense
  3. Transcriptional and translational regulation - riboswitches, tmRNA, IRES elements, 6S RNA, etc.
  4. Post-transcriptional processing - editing, capping and splicing. Naturally occuring ribozymes.

Grading

  • Class Essay 30%
  • Short Quizzes 40%
  • Class Participation 30%

NOTES:

  • Lecture: in person

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None. This course is based on primary literature (journal articles).
Supplementary material will be made available from selected texts or journal articles.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:


  • For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
    http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/
  • Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (778-782-3112 or e-mail:  caladmin@sfu.ca)

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.