Summer 2024 - MBB 429 D100
RNA-mediated Gene Regulation (3)
Class Number: 2539
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Peter Unrau
punrau@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3448
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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:
- RNA interference in plants and animals
- CRISPR bacterial antiviral defense
- Transcriptional and translational regulation - riboswitches, tmRNA, IRES elements, 6S RNA, etc.
- 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.
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:
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