BIO 2500 — Genetics and Molecular Biology
3 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: WBostonTraditional
Covers a detailed analysis of the biochemical mechanisms that control the maintenance, expression, and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Topics covered in lectures and readings of relevant literature include gene regulation, DNA replication, genetic recombination, and mRNA translation. Emphasizes the logic of experimental design and data analysis.
Prerequisites
Corequisites (same term)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 18 | 24 | 75% | 6.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 27% | 22.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 100% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: W (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Ivy Carnabucci (100% of students)
Spring
- Ivy Carnabucci (100% of students)
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
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Courses that list BIO 2500 in their prerequisites.
Links
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