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Fundamentals of Biology (7.01SC)

MIT introductory biology covering biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and recombinant DNA.

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About this course

Taught by MIT faculty including Eric Lander and Robert Weinberg, this OCW Scholar course introduces modern biology in four units, with lecture videos, problem sets and exams for self-study.

Best for: Learners starting biology or preparing for life-science study.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe the structure of biological molecules
  • Explain DNA replication, transcription and translation
  • Solve basic genetics problems
  • Understand how recombinant DNA techniques work

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