Biochemistry
*423.
Introductory Biochemistry.
(3)
Introductory course into metabolic reactions within the cell with emphasis on a chemical understanding of the way the cell integrates and controls intermediary metabolism; also included are quantitative problems in pH control, enzyme kinetics and energetics. BIOC 423 should not be taken by students who anticipate majoring in Biochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM **302.
{Fall}
445 / 545.
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry I.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 511)
An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins.
Prerequisite: CHEM **302.
{Fall}
446 / 546.
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry II.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 512)
An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: 445.
{Spring}
448L.
Biochemical Methods.
(3)
Biochemical techniques including chromatographic and electrophoretic purification of enzymes, determination of enzyme parameters (Vm, Km), fractionation of subcellular organelles, isolation of chromatin, biosynthesis of protein, analysis of DNA.
Pre- or corequisite: 446.
{Spring}
451L.
Physical Biochemistry.
(4)
A quantative physical chemical approach to analyzing macromolecular structure and function; electrophoretic and hydrodynamic methods; mass spectrometry; optical and vibrational spectroscopic methods; nuclear magnetic resonance; diffraction methods; and computational techniques.
Prerequisite: 445 and (CHEM **311 or CHEM **315).
{Spring}
463 / 563.
Biochemistry of Disease I.
(3)
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: *423 or 445.
{Fall}
464 / 564.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(3)
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of states.
Prerequisite: *423 or 445 / 545.
{Spring}
*465.
Biochemistry Education.
(3)
Seminars and readings in current methods of Biochemistry education. The course includes a practical experience in Biochemistry education techniques and practices.
Prerequisite: 446 (minimum grade of B).
Restriction: permission of instructor.
497.
Senior Honors Research.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Senior thesis based on independent research.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Summer, Fall}
498.
Senior Honors Research.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Senior thesis based on independent research.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Spring}
499.
Undergraduate Research.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
545 / 445.
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry I.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 511)
An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymatic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins; structure and control of genetic material.
{Fall}
546 / 446.
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry II.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 512)
An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: 545.
{Fall}
563 / 463.
Biochemistry of Disease I.
(1-3)
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: *423 or 545.
{Fall}
564 / 464.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(1-3)
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: *423 or 545 / 445.
{Fall}
