351 mBio (microbial Genetics)

Overview of basic genetic concepts (DNA, RNA, translation, and transcription)-Geneexpression and regulation-Gene transfer (conjugation, transduction, and transformation)-Transposition; site-specific recombination and homologous recombination-Mutation and DNArepair. The basic microbial genetics techniques including gene cloning, polymerase chainreaction (PCR) and quantitative PCR and emerging technologies such as ‘Next Generation’DNA sequencing strategies.
The main objectives of this course are;
To introduce students to basic concepts of microbial genetics.
To provide students with knowledge on gene regulation and transfer mechanisms
To provide students with knowledge on DNA recombination, mutations and DNArepair