BIOL5700

Biology of the Nucleus

Name: Biology of the Nucleus
Rating: 4.75 (24 reviews)

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

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.75 / 5

Based on 24 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Anthony T Annunziato
Fall 2026
Anthony Annunziato
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.88/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Anthony T Annunziato · Higgins Hall 465 TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered