Biol 50 Molecular Biology and Genetics (4). Prerequisites, grade of C or better in Biology 11, 11L and Chemistry 11, 11L. Structure and function of nucleic acids, principles of inheritance, gene expression, and genetic engineering. Three lecture hours and one recitation-demonstration-conference hour a week. Fall, spring and summer. Dangl, Maroni, Searles, Bloom, Barry, Pukkila, Matson, staff.

Sample Exams:

• September, 1999
• October, 1999
• October, 1998
• September, 1997
• October, 1997
• November, 1997
• December, 1997 (Final Exam)
• Other Sample Exams (on Dr. Kerry Bloom's page)

Biol 115 Strategies of Host-Microbe Interactions (3). Prerequisites, Biology 52 and 108, or equivalents. There is great variety in how microbes colonize and live with their hosts. The course will summarize strategies of pathogenicity, symbiosis, commensalism and mutualism. Evolutionary, cellular and molecular aspects will be analyzed. Spring (alternate years). Dangl.