Gene Expression – GSND 5113Q 

Fall 2024
Course number: GSND 5113Q
Course Title: Gene Expression
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Grade mode: Normal
Location: ICPH, 1st floor Auditorium
Instructor: Emanuel Goldman, PhD
Day/hours: Tuesdays 2:20-5:00 PM (except as noted*);
September 3 - December 17

Brief description of the course:

The mechanism by which genetic information is expressed will be taught. Both bacterial and eukaryotic gene expression will be covered. Topics will include description of molecular components involved in gene expression (RNA polymerases, messenger RNA, transfer RNA, ribosomes), how the genetic code functions, and processes and regulatory features of transcription and translation. Some basic bacterial genetics will be reviewed (to provide background in understanding how regulatory features were discovered), as well as some classic historical experiments. Gene regulation in some bacterial pathogens and in some human viral pathogens will be described. A detailed syllabus will be provided to all students, as well as recommended chapters in textbooks and/or review articles. Evaluation will be by two online examinations, one in the mid term, and one at the end.

 Please download the syllabus here