Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Waseda University
Course Title:
Molecular Biology 51
Course Number:
BIOX221L
Course Description:
Biology remained a descriptive science that cataloged diverse biological phenomena without being able to explain the mechanics of how they occur until the biological revolution of the twentieth century. This revolution began in mid-century and was triggered by Watson and Crickâs discovery of the DNA double helix. Molecular biology, developing out of this discovery, delivered solutions to the problem of how the genetic constitution of a cell and organism determine its appearance and function. Molecular biology is a rich, integrative science that brings together biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, physiology, anatomy, microscopy, computer science, and developmental biology, and it provides insights into the multifaceted story of the birth, life, and death. With this molecular foundation, biotechnology was developed, which enable us to change bio-organisms and to correct the mechanisms underlying many life-threatening conditions including cancer, diabetes and epidemic diseases.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
BIOL 103, BIOL ----
Attachment Files:
Molecular Biology.pdf
