Molecular Biology OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Molecular Biology Course by MIT

Published Jan 31, 2009

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If you're studying for a Bachelor of Science in Biology or Biochemistry and need some extra study materials, then 'Molecular Biology' might be for you. Geared towards students with an advanced knowledge of biology and genetics, this free OpenCourseWare package is provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Molecular Biology' includes study materials covering the fundamentals of genomes and DNA replication.

Molecular Biology: Course Specifics

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Molecular Biology: Course Details

If you've already taken courses in biochemistry and genetics, then you're ready to tackle 'Molecular Biology.' This free OpenCourseWare class is offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and is adapted from lectures originally delivered by professors at MIT's biology department. This course is intended for students pursuing for a Bachelor of Science in Biology or a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and provides an in-depth introduction to molecular biology. Topics include genomes, the various biochemical processes that have control over genes and how DNA is replicated. 'Molecular Biology' is also intended to help you analyze data more effectively and grasp different types of experimental design. This course is suited for students who taking another molecular biology or seeking additional review materials. Students can test what they've learned in class using downloadable problem sets or exams. Class handouts on homologous recombination and laboratory techniques are also available. This OpenCourseWare class gives you the option of joining an online forum to discuss the principles of molecular biology and ask any questions that you may have to other self-learners taking the same course.

This free OpenCourseWare includes a course syllabus and calendar, a reading list, three downloadable problem sets, three exams, two downloadable course handouts and the link to join an online discussion group. If you'd like to learn more, visit the 'Molecular Biology' course page.

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