Kansas State University

Course number

Course name/description

Credits

Semesters offered

Prerequisites

BIOCH 100

Biochemistry Orientation

Discussion of biochemistry as a descipline in the life sciences.

BIOCH 110

Biochemistry and Society

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

Experiments to promote understanding of chemicals and reactions in living systems. Three hours lab a week. Intended for nonscience majors.

BIOCH 265

Introductory Organic and Biochemistry

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.

BIOCH 290

Biochemistry Seminar

Lectures and discussions on basic topics in biochemistry.

BIOCH 399

Sophomore Honors Seminar in Biochemistry

Lecture, guided reading, and discussion of topics of general interest in biochemistry. Topics will vary depending on the interests and backgrounds of students enrolled.

BIOCH 499

Senior Honors Thesis

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.

BIOCH 521

General Biochemistry

A basic study of the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

BIOCH 522

General Biochemistry Laboratory

A one-semester laboratory course with experiments relating to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and enzymes. Six hours lab a week.

BIOCH 590

Physical Studies of Biomacromolecules

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).

BIOCH 599

Research Training in Biochemistry

Provides laboratory experience for majors and nonmajors in research techniques contributing to ongoing biochemical research. May be repeated up to 8 hours.

BIOCH 700

Advanced Topics in Plant Biochemistry

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.

BIOCH 755

Biochemistry 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.

BIOCH 756

Biochemistry I Laboratory

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.

BIOCH 757

NMR Laboratory

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.

BIOCH 758

Protein Structure Laboratory

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.

BIOCH 765

Biochemistry 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.

BIOCH 766

Recombinant DNA Laboratory I

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.

BIOCH 767

Recombinant DNA Laboratory 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.

BIOCH 790

Physical Biochemistry

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.

BIOCH 799

Problems in Biochemistry

Problems may include laboratory and/or library work in various phases of biochemistry, agricultural chemistry, or nutrition.

BIOCH 806

Biochemistry Seminar

Seminar for graduate students in biochemistry.

BIOCH 815

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy of Macromolecules

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

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.

BIOCH 890

Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

Course to present timely topics in Biochemistry.

BIOCH 899

Research in Biochemistry I

Research in biochemistry which may be used for preparation of the M.S. thesis.

BIOCH 905

Advanced Topics in Plant Biochemistry

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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.

BIOCH 910

Lipids

In odd years. Chemistry of plant and animal lipids, their occurrence, metabolism, and industrial uses.

BIOCH 911

Molecular Signal Transduction

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.

BIOCH 920

Nucleic Acids

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.

BIOCH 930

Proteins

In odd years. Lectures and readings on the chemical nature of proteins; fractionation; purification, structure, chemical and physical properties of proteins and amino acids.

BIOCH 935

Biochemistry of Cell Regulation

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.

BIOCH 940

Chemistry of Carbohydrates

On sufficient demand. Lectures and readings on structural chemistry of carbohydrates, their general properties, biological and chemical reactions, and the methods of characterization.

BIOCH 950

Advanced Topics in Protein Science

In even years. Recent advances in protein biochemistry, including protein structure determination, dynamics, folding, stability, enzyme mechanism and regulation.

BIOCH 997

Postdoctoral Research in Biochemistry

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.

BIOCH 999

Research in Biochemistry II

Research in biochemsitry which may be used for preparation of the Ph.D. thesis.