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CHEM 141 - Epigenetics: Biology, Mechanisms and Therapies

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Epigenetics: Biology, Mechanisms and Therapies

Instructor Name(s)

STAFF

Course Description

Covers epigenetic processes and molecular mechanisms in bacteria, fungi, plants, mammals, imprinting, gene regulation, repeat-induced point mutation (RIP), X-chromosome inactivation, epigenetic mechanisms including DNA methylation, histone modification, chromatin remodeling, RNA silencing, and epigentically based therapeutics and pharmaco-epigenetics.

Unit Value

3

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

3

Prerequisites

Chemistry W142A or 142A, 142B-C; or, MCDB 108A-B-C; upper-division standing.