The molecular biology of gene expression in eukaryotes: A study of the structure of genes and the molecular mechanisms used by cells to control and regulate gene expression. Emphasis on enzymatic mechanisms related to transcription, translation, post-transcriptional and post-translational modifications, and epigenetics. This course is offered at the 600 and 700 level with additional assignments at the 700 level. Not open to students with credit in BIOL 772. Prerequisite: BIOL 350 or BIOL 360, or consent of instructor. A course in biochemistry is recommended.