BISC 320L: Molecular Biology
In-depth investigation of molecular mechanisms governing gene structure, expression, and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics include DNA replication fidelity, repair mechanisms, recombination, transcription factors, RNA processing, translation mechanisms, gene regulation networks, recombinant DNA technology, PCR, gene editing (CRISPR-Cas9), and genomics. Laboratory emphasizes molecular techniques including gel electrophoresis, cloning, and Western blotting.
This archive catalogs 6 free educational resources and past exams for BISC 320L (Molecular Biology) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 1 midterm paper, 4 final examinations, and 1 study guide. Dated documents represent 4 distinct academic years between 2019 and 2023.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Cellular organization: prokaryotic vs eukaryotic organelles, membrane transport, and bioenergetics in BISC 320L
- DNA replication, transcription, mRNA translation, and post-translational protein modifications
- Cell cycle regulation: mitosis, meiosis, checkpoint signaling cascades, and apoptosis pathways
- Signal transduction pathways, microbial virulence mechanisms, and cellular immunology in Molecular Biology
Study Resource for Molecular Biology
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Final Exam 2019
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 320L Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 320L Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 320L Final Exam 2020
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 320L Final Exam 2022
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Final Exam 2023
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 320L Final Exam 2023
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Study Guide 10
University of Southern California (USC) BISC 320L Study Guide 10
Assessment Inventory for BISC 320L (6 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Study Guide 10 | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 6 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this BISC 320L archive?
This collection for BISC 320L at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 6 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this BISC 320L collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2019 to 2023, representing 4 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free BISC 320L past exams?
All cataloged BISC 320L past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.