BIOL 5700 Biology of the Nucleus
Satisfies the advanced experience requirement for the Biology major. This course provides an in-depth treatment of the molecular biology of DNA and RNA, with particular emphasis on the control and organization of the genetic material of eukaryotic organisms. Topics include chromatin structure and function, histone modifications, DNA replication, gene activation and silencing, DNA methylation, and RNA interference. Emphasis is on experimental design, and analysis of the primary literature.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.75 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.88 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Anthony Annunziato | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | — | 5 of 7 |
| Fall 2024 | Anthony Annunziato | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 7 of 7 |
| Fall 2023 | Anthony Annunziato | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 7 of 7 |
| Fall 2022 | Anthony Annunziato | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 7 |