BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM — COURSES
BIOCHM 383
Biochemistry I
In the first of a two-semester sequence, the chemistry of life processes is discussed in terms of structure and biological function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and other cellular components. Special emphasis is given to protein structure and function, enzymology, carbohydrate metabolism, transport mechanisms, energy transformations, and photosynthesis. It is recommended that BIOCHM 385 be taken concurrently.
: CHEM 254 and BIOL 111, or permission of instructor.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits;
Mr Hagar, Mr Sugumaran, Mr Pitcher
BIOCHM 384
Biochemistry II
In the second of a two-semester sequence, discussion of cellular function is continued. The topics are biochemistry and synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, structural motifs in protein folding, metabolism of lipids and amino acids, nitrogen fixation, molecular immunology, hormones, ion channels, neurochemistry, biological applications of nuclear resonance and biochemical evolution.
: BIOL 210/212 and 383, or permission of instructor.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits;
Mr Hagar, Mr Sugumaran, Mr Pitcher
BIOCHM 385
Biochemistry Lab I
Laboratory course to complement BIOCHM 383. Experiments involving titration, purification and analysis of biological molecules. Provides training in such techniques as chromatography, electrophoresis, and enzyme kinetics.
: CHEM 254.
: BIOCHM 383 or permission of instructor.
1 Lect Hr, 5 Lab Hrs, 3 Credits;
Mr Hagar, Mr Sugumaran, Mr Pitcher
BIOCHM 386
Biochemistry Lab II
Laboratory course to complement BIOCHM 384. Experiments involving high performance liquid chromatography, circular dichroism, optical rotary dispersion, nuclear magnetic resonance, photosynthesis and analysis of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
: BIOCHM 385.
: BIOCHM 384 or permission of instructor.
1 Lect Hrs, 5 Lab Hrs, 3 Credits;
Mr Hagar, Mr Sugumaran, Mr Pitcher
BIOCHM 480
Special Topics in Biochemistry
A course designed to examine a specialized topic of biochemical sciences that is not part of the curriculum of biochemistry, biology, or chemistry, or to examine in detail a topic that constitutes only a minor portion of the curriculum in a biochemistry, biology, or chemistry course.
: Permission of the instructor.
1-3 credits;
Mr Ackerman, Mr Hagar, Mr Sugumaran, Mr Pitcher
BIOCHM 471-472
Readings in Biochemistry I and II
Topics vary depending on instructor. Contact the Chemistry Department or Biology Department for specific topics each semester.
: Permission of instructor.
1-3 Credits
BIOCHM 491-492
Directed Research in Biochemistry I and II
An opportunity for qualified, advanced students to work on a specialized research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
: Second-semester junior standing and permission of instructor.
1- 6 Credits