MGB299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page $$ for details.

MGB311Y1
Molecular Biology 78L

DNA replication, DNA repair and mutation, recombination, transcription, RNA modification and processing, the genetic code and tRNA, translation, regulation of gene expression, development and differentiation, molecular evolution.
Exclusion: JLM349H, JBC372H (E)
Prerequisite: BIO250Y
Corequisite: BCH321Y

MGB312H1
Principles of Genetic Analysis 78P

Bacterial and bacteriophage growth cycles; standard biological assays; spontaneous and induced mutations; selected markers, including conditional-lethal types; gene transfer mechanisms in bacteria and recombinant selections; lysogeny; complementation and mapping of point and deletion mutants.
Prerequisite: BIO250Y, 260H
Co-requisite: MGB311Y

MGB420H1
Regulation of Gene Expression 26L

This course describes regulatory mechanisms controlling gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The lectures are designed to promote discussion of various experimental approaches. Topics include: assembly of a transcription complex; initiation of transcription; role of sigma factors and transcription factors; role of regulators of transcription; regulation of SV40 transcription; lambda antitermination; antitermination in HIV-1.
Exclusion: BIO477H (E)
Prerequisite: BCH321Y, MGB311Y

MGB425H1
Signal Transduction and Cell Cycle Regulation 26L

This course presents and integrates molecular aspects of signal transduction and cell cycle regulation in eukaryotic cells from yeast to humans. Emphasis is on recent advances in growth factor receptor signalling, modular protein domains, and the recurrent role of protein phosphorylation and protein-protein interactions in cell regulation.
Prerequisite: BCH321Y, MGB311Y

MGB430H1
Laboratory in Molecular Genetics 78P

DNA purification, DNA transfer in microorganisms, restriction endonucleases, gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA methods.
Pre- or Co-requisite: MPL376H/MGB312H

MGB451H1
Genetic Analysis of Development: Yeast, Worms and Flies 26L

Basic and advanced principles of genetics are applied to the study of eukaryotic model organisms. The differentiation and development of yeast, nematode worms and fruit flies are covered. Emphasis is placed on genetic approaches and developmental principles that can be broadly applied to other more complex organisms.
Prerequisite: BIO260H, MGB311Y/JLM349H

MGB452H1
Genetic Analysis of Development: Flies and Mice 26L

This is a companion course to MGB451H. Advanced genetic principles and approaches, used in the study of fly and mouse development, are introduced. Emphasis is placed on developmental processes that are highly conserved among these major model organisms.
Prerequisite: BIO260H, MGB311Y/JLM349H
Recommended preparation: MGB451H or equivalent

MGB460H1
Plant Molecular Genetics 26L

Structure, organization, expression and regulation of genes in the nucleus, and chloroplast of photosynthetic organisms; regulation of gene expression during plant development and in response to the environment.
Prerequisite: BCH321Y/MGB311Y/JLM349H or permission of instructor

MGB470H1
Somatic Cell and Human Genetics 26L

Mutants of mammalian cells in culture, human cytogenetics and chromosome structure, human gene mapping, molecular genetic analysis and disease, oncongenes and cancer.
Prerequisite: MGB311Y

MGB480Y1
Special Project TBA

An opportunity for specialized individual research in molecular genetics and molecular biology by arrangement with the course coordinator.
Co-requisite: MBG430H