This course has total 16 units. Unit 1 is the introduction and overview of this course and the rest 15 units are designed for different topics in molecular biology as shown below. Each unit contains the following components:

·         Preview materials

·         Lectures + Discussion

·         Quizzes

·         Homework

These 15 units are organized into 4 sections, and at the end of two section, there is a method discussion followed by the mid exam or final exam.

Flipped class: The lecture materials including ppt files and recordings will be sent out before the classes, and the students are required to go through them ahead of time and write down their questions. Instructors will answer questions in class.

Cooperative learning: The students will be divided into different study groups. The group members will discuss and solve problems together. Everyone should contribute the group.

1.     To introduce students to the major concepts of modern molecular biology and help them to understand the molecular mechanisms.

2.     To introduce students to various techniques used in molecular biology research, help them to understand the principles and direct them to employ these techniques in research.

3.     To orient students to evaluate experimental results.

To provide students with opportunities to develop the skills for experimental design.

Coursework will be weighted as follows:

Assessment:100%：

Quizzes and anticipation: 30%

Methods Discussions: 20%

Mid exams: 25%

       Final exam: 25%

Bonus: extra bonus will be given to who finishes the challenge tasks

Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics

Reference textbook：

Molecular Biology 5th Edition by Robert Weaver  

Hardcover: 912 pages

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 5th edition (February 11, 2011)                

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0073525324

ISBN-13: 978-0073525327