| BIOCH 100 |
Biochemistry Orientation (1)
Discussion of biochemistry as a descipline in the life sciences. |
| BIOCH 110 |
Biochemistry and Society (3) I, II.
Biochemically oriented topics and news items related to environmental and medical aspects of daily living. Covers selected basic biochemical concepts with applications to humans: proteins as enzymes, energy from foods, biochemical communications and drug interactions, genes and heredity. Intended for nonscience majors. |
BIOCH
111 |
Biochemistry and Society Laboratory (1) I, S.
Experiments to promote understanding of chemicals and reactions in living systems. Three hours lab a week. Intended for nonscience majors.
Pr.: BIOCH 110 or conc. enrollment |
| BIOCH 265 |
Introductory Organic and Biochemistry (5) I, II.
For Students in human ecology, nursing, and other areas desiring an integrated organic and biochemistry course to provide an understanding of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and digestive metabolic systems. Three hours lecture and six hours lab a week.
Pr.: CHM 110 |
| BIOCH 290 |
Biochemistry Seminar (2) II.
Lectures and discussions on basic topics in biochemistry.
Pr.: BIOCH 100 |
| BIOCH 399 |
Sophomore Honors Seminar in Biochemistry (3) II.
Lecture, guided reading, and discussion of topics of general interest in biochemistry. Topics will vary depending on the interests and backgrounds of students enrolled.
Pr.: Freshman Honors Seminar |
| BIOCH 499 |
Senior Honors Thesis (2) I, II, S.
Open only to seniors in the arts and sciences honors program. May be used by honors students to satisfy B.S. requirement for BIOCH 799.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 or conc. enrollment |
| BIOCH 521 |
General Biochemistry (3) I, II, S.
A basic study of the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Pr.: CHM 350 |
| BIOCH 522 |
General Biochemistry Laboratory (2) I, II, S.
A one-semester laboratory course with experiments relating to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and enzymes. Six hours lab a week.
Pr.: CHM 351 and BIOCH 521 or concurrent enrollment |
| BIOCH 590 |
Physical Studies of Biomacromolecules (3) II.
An overview of concepts and techniques of physical science used in studying the structure and function of biomacromolecules such as proteins and DNA. Applications include classical equiilibrium thermodynamics and spectroscopic methods including mass spectrometry, circular dichroism (CD), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
Pr.: CHM 500, MATH 221, and PHYS 114 |
| BIOCH 599 |
Research Training in Biochemistry (1-3) I, II, S.
Provides laboratory experience for majors and nonmajors in research techniques contributing to ongoing biochemical research. May be repeated up to 8 hours.
Pr.: Background adequate for relevent techniques |
| BIOCH 700 |
Advanced Topics in Plant Biochemistry (3)
An advanced treatement of topics of current interest in plant /biochemistry, including photosynthesis and carbon metabolism, nitrogen fixation and nitrogen metabolism, structure and function of the higher plant genome, and production of material of economic interest.
Pr.: BIOCH 521 or 765 |
| BIOCH 755 |
Biochemistry I (3) I.
An introduction to physical methods, kinetics, and thermodynamics of biochemical reactions and bioenergenetics, chemistry of proteins and amino acids, carbohydrate chemistry, and metabolism. BIOCH 755 and 765 are for students interested in a two-semester comprehensive coverage of biochemistry. For a one-semester course, enroll in BIOCH 521.
Pr.: Chemical Analysis, one year of organic chemistry, differential and integral calculus |
| BIOCH 756 |
Biochemistry I Laboratory (2) I.
An intensive laboratory course to accompany BIOCH 755. BIOCH 756 and 766 are sequential courses for students interested in a two-semester comprehensive coverage of biochemistry. For a one-semester laboratory course, enroll in BIOCH 522. Six hours lab a week.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 or conc. enrollment |
| BIOCH 757 |
NMR Laboratory (1) II.
Basic methods and strategies of nuclear magnetic resonance used in the study of biological molecules. Principles and applications of simple one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR experiements. Two three-hour laboratories per week. Meets second half of the semester.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 |
| BIOCH 758 |
Protein Structure Laboratory (1) II.
Principles and uses of computational and experimental approaches for studying preptide and protein structure and dynamics: computer modeling and simulation techniques, flourescence and circular dichroism spectroscopes, microcalorimetry, and analytical ultracentrifugation. Two three-hour laboratories per week. Meets first half of semester.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 |
| BIOCH 765 |
Biochemistry II (3) II.
Contuation of BIOCH 755; lipid chemistry and metabolism, amino acid metabolism, nutrition, nucleic acid chemistry and metabolism, integration of biochemical pathways and metabolic control mechanisms.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 |
| BIOCH 766 |
Recombinant DNA Laboratory I (1) II.
Biochemical manipulation of nucleic acids. Isolation and restriction enzyme characterization of plasmid DNA, ligation of DNA fragments to vector DNA, polymerase chain reaction, Souther blot analysis, DNA sequencing and analysis. Two three-hour labs per week. Meets first half of semester.
Pr.: BIOCH 522 |
| BIOCH 767 |
Recombinant DNA Laboratory II (1) II.
Approaches to study of RNA and proteins using recombinant DNA techniques. RNA extraction and affinity isolation of mRNA, Northern blot analysis, cDNA library contruction and screening, bacterial or eukaryotic expression systems, purification and characterization of recombinant proteins, site-directed mutagenesis. Two three-hour labs per week. Meets second half of semester.
Pr.: BIOCH 522 |
| BIOCH 790 |
Physical Biochemistry (3) I.
A survey of biophysical methods most frequently encountered in biochemistry and related disciplines. Emphasizes principles underlying methods used in determining the molecular weight and shape of biopolymers and techniques used in detecting conformational changes in nucleic acids, proteins, and polysaccharides.
Pr.: MATH 221, CHM 500 and BIOCH 765 |
| BIOCH 799 |
Problems in Biochemistry (Var) I, II, S.
Problems may include laboratory and/or library work in various phases of biochemistry, agricultural chemistry, or nutrition.
Pr.: Background adequate for problems undertaken |
| BIOCH 806 |
Biochemistry Seminar (0-1)
Seminar for graduate students in biochemistry. |
| BIOCH 815 |
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy of Macromolecules (2)
A lecture and laboratory course on 'state-of-the-art' multi-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance methods and strategies in solving three dimensional structure of peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and other macromolecules. |
| BIOCH 840 |
Intermediary Metabolism (3)
On sufficient demand. Metabolic role of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and amino acids, purines, pyrimidines, vitamins, and hormones: biological oxidations: mechanisms of energy production and utilization.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 and 765 |
| BIOCH 890 |
Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (1-3)
Course to present timely topics in Biochemistry.
Pr.: Consent of instructor |
| BIOCH 899 |
Research in Biochemistry I (Var)
Research in biochemistry which may be used for preparation of the M.S. thesis.
Pr.: Sufficient training for research undertaken |
| BIOCH 905 |
Advanced Topics in Plant Biochemistry (3)
In odd years. An advanced treatment of topics of current interest in plant biochemistry, including photosynthesis and carbon metabolism, nitrogen fixation and nitrogen metabolism, structure and function of the higher plant genome, and production of materials of economic interest.
Pr.: BIOCH 765 |
| BIOCH 907 |
Advanced Topics in Insect Biochemistry
In even years. Lectures, readings, and discussion of topics of current interest in insect biochemistry. Topics will include biochemical molecules and processes specific to insects, such as biochemistry of the exoskeleton and regulation of metamorphosis, as well as comparison of insect and mammalian biochemistry.
Pr.: BIOCH 521 |
| BIOCH 910 |
Lipids (2)
In odd years. Chemistry of plant and animal lipids, their occurrence, metabolism, and industrial uses.
Pr.: BIOCH 765 |
| BIOCH 911 |
Molecular signal Transduction (3)
In even years. The molecular structure, biochemical role, and interrelationships of signaling molecules such as receptors, G proteins, channels, and adaptor proteins in signal transduction pathways.
Pr.: BIOCH 765 |
| BIOCH 920 |
Nucleic Acids (2)
In even years. Structure and function of nucleic acids: structures and properties of DNA, RNA, and chromatin; recombinant DNA techniques; mutagenesis and carcinogenesis; protein-nucleic acid interactions; structural influences on replication, transcription, translation, and regulation.
Pr.: BIOCH 765 |
| BIOCH 930 |
Proteins (2)
In odd years. Lectures and readings on the chemical nature of proteins; fractionation; purification, structure, chemical and physical properties of proteins and amino acids.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 and 765 |
| BIOCH 935 |
Biochemistry of Cell Regulation (3)
In odd years. Integration of biochemical pathways and molecular mechanisms regulating cell growth, movement, differentiation, and death. Empnasis on molecular interactions and signaling cascades controlling gene expression, protein synthesis and folding, proteolysis, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, cell survival, and apoptosis.
Pr.: BIOCH 765 |
| BIOCH 940 |
Chemistry of Carbohydrates (2)
On sufficient demand. Lectures and readings on structural chemistry of carbohydrates, their general properties, biological and chemical reactions, and the methods of characterization.
Pr.: BIOCH 755 and 765 |
| BIOCH 950 |
Advanced Topics in Protein Science (3)
In even years. Recent advances in protein biochemistry, including protein structure determination, dynamics, folding, stability, enzyme mechanism and regulation.
Pr.: BIOCH 765 |
| BIOCH 997 |
Postdoctoral Research in Biochemistry (1-12)
Advanced level research in collaboration with a faculty member, involving projects in any area of biochemistry. Post-graduate training in first three years beyond doctorate.
Pr.: Ph.D. or equivalent |
| BIOCH 999 |
Research in Biochemistry II (Var)
Research in biochemsitry which may be used for preparation of the Ph.D. thesis.
Pr.: Sufficient training for research undertaken |