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  • BIOL 301. Cell and Molecular Laboratory.

    Credits: 4
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
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    Description

    An introduction to biology research and communication with a focus on cell and molecular biology. Through conducting a series of project-based experiments and writing a final report, molecular and synthetic biology techniques such as gene cloning, manipulation, protein isolation and characterization and how research is conducted, analyzed and communicated will be addressed. In addition, an introduction to bioinformatics methods and their role in analysis will be provided.
    • Fall or Winter
    • 1 hour lecture and one 6-hour laboratory
    • Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 (or ANAT 212/BIOC 212); or BIOL 219
    • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOC 300, or BIOC 220 and BIOC 320. Requires departmental approval.
    • For approval email maxime.leroux [at] mcgill.ca. Specify your ID number as well as the term and two lab day preferences.

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  • BIOL 316. Biomembranes and Organelles.

    Credits: 3
    Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
    Terms offered: Fall 2025
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    Description

    The course focuses on biomembranes and subcellular organelles and their implications for disease. The topics include: protein and lipid biochemistry, membrane structure and transport; intracellular compartmentalization, protein sorting and modification, intracellular membrane trafficking; energy transfer, organization and dynamics of chloroplasts and mitochondria; extracellular matrix and cell walls.
    • Fall
    • Prerequisites: BIOL 201 or ANAT 212/BIOC 212

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