CMDB 209: Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Biology

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Units: 3

Hours: Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour

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Prerequisites: BIOL 107A or CBNS 101 or equivalent; or consent of instructor

Description: A comprehensive overview of the multiple functions of ribonucleaic acid (RNA) in the cell. Topics include mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA function and metabolism; RNA catalysis and the “RNA world”; eukaryotic and bacterial non-coding RNAs; and bacterial riboswitches.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with BCH 209 and GEN 209.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: BCH 209 / CMDB 209 / GEN 209
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 9/10 9/10
2023-24 6/10 6/10
2021-22 7/10 7/10
2019-20 3/10 3/10
2017-18 3/10 3/10
2016-17 4/10 4/10