BIOL 101Molecular Biology
Covers the basic molecular mechanism of DNA replication and transcription, protein synthesis, and gene regulation in bacterial and eukaryotic organisms. The experimental techniques used to determine these mechanisms are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100. Enrollment is restricted to Biology B.S.; Global and Community Health B.S.; Human Biology B.S.; Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology B.S.; and Neuroscience B.S. majors. Other majors may enroll by permission of the instructor.
- If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message: UCSC Students: contact the MCD Biology department for approval to enroll - mcdadvising@ucsc.edu.
- Visiting Students: Professor approval required. Send proof of prerequisites to Dr. Jurica at mjurica@ucsc.edu, with the subject "Summer BIOL 101 Request".
- From the instructor: A significant amount of class time will be used for small group learning activities.
- Enrollment in the associated discussion is mandatory.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Thim Lecture 003 | G. A. Hartzog | Open 168/228 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | Sci & Engr Library 206 | M. S. Jurica | Open 51/55 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Thim Lecture 003 | C. Greider | Open 188/212 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Kresge Acad 3201 | J. Ward | Closed 150/150 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Hartzog | 4.0 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 55% | 32 |
| Melissa Jurica | 2.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 23% | 144 |
| Carol Greider | 4.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 100% | 6 |
| Jordan Ward | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 75% | 24 |
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