2016 《分子生物学》(英文大纲) 潘学峰.doc

Molecular Biology Course code:Course name: Molecular Biology Lecture Hours: 48 Laboratory Hours: 0 Credits: 3 Term(If necessary): any Prerequisite(s): a Biochemistry, Genetics, English；b Cell Biology, Microbiology；c Organic Chemistry, Structural Chemistry Course Description: 　　The objective of this course is to help the life science students with knowing of the molecular metabolisms, the structural architectures and the functions of macromolecules, such as proteins, and nucleic acids in living cells, with a particular emphasis on the DNA molecules as genetic information carrier. Further, students will also be taught with the techniques used in modern biological research and the methodologies of experimental design, questioning, reasoning, manipulations and drawing appropriate conclusions etc. So that students will be prepared for working with both theoretical and technical questions in the future.  Course Outcomes: After completing this course, a student should be able to: Develop the abilities in getting to realize the systems of molecular biological knowledge, experiments, and related engineering techniques Analyze questions relating to molecular biological knowledge and techniques Design molecular biology experiments, such as gene cloning, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis Use molecular biology to help getting healthy life Course Content: The main topics of the course are categorized into three modules: Self-maintenance of Gene; the decoding of Genetic information; and applied molecular biology, including molecular medicine, molecular agriculture etc. which will be delivered as the following: 1. Cells and macromolecules 1hr. Cell classification Subcellular organelles Biological macromolecules Assembly of macromolecules 2. Protein structure 1hr. Amino acids, peptide bond and polypeptide Protein structures and functions Protein analysis methods 3. Structure of nucleic Acids 3hrs. The Physical and chemical properties of nucleic acids