Molecular Biology

Course Outline: Molecular Biology

Course Responsible: Theodoros Goulas

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Understands the basic concepts concerning the flow of genetic information, its

storage in different parts of the cell and the various structures, functionality and

regulation of gene expression.

  • Understands and uses the methods and techniques used to understand the transfer

of genetic information as well as the first stage analysis of DNA.

  • Applies DNA and RNA analysis methods.
  • Has knowledge of the processes and methods for applications of the molecular

analysis of biomolecules.

  • Can distinguish the basic differences between DNA, RNA and protein biomolecules
  • Understands the concepts of replication, transcription and translation as well as the

first concepts of gene cloning.

  • Uses basic bioinformatics tools to extract information from databases.
  • Understands the importance of Molecular Biology in Food Science and Nutrition