Segment A - Biomolecules and Genetics

Segment A

Goals of this segment:

Segment A is an up-to-date overview of topics in cellular and molecular biology. The lectures will provide a foundation on which many other subjects in medical school will be based.

The key element in this segment is DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The lectures will investigate DNA structure and function, including transcription and translation into proteins, normal protein function and chromosome structure. This will be followed by discussions on how changes in DNA (mutations) disrupt the normal biological patterns and lead to a variety of disease phenotypes. Patterns of inheritance, principles of genetics, and methods of genetic testing will also be explored. Specific examples of human disease will illustrate these points.

Follow the link above to review the lecture schedule for Fall 2004.