An exciting way to get up-to-speed on the biotechnology that
will, you can be sure, affect your life. We'll address cloning, stem cell research, genetic engineering, gene therapy, and other topics that will be critical to living in the 21st century. This comprehensive course is for non-biochemistry majors. Prerequisites: None.

For sophomore-level majors in biology, microbiology, or biochemistry. Building upon concepts introduced in BIOL 100/101, consideration given to structure and function at the cellular, subcellular, and molecular levels. Equally divided between aspects of molecular biology and cellular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 100 and 101; CHEM 111 and 112, or equivalent. Also listed as BIOL 285.

Individual laboratory research project under supervision of a faculty member. In unusual cases, research may be library rather than laboratory centered.

Individual laboratory researchproject under supervision of a faculty member. In unusual cases, research may be library rather than laboratory centered.

An elementary stand-alone course, not intended as part of any sequence complementing BIOCHM 285. Not for biochemistry majors. Survey of the structure and function of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Emphasis on relation to other life sciences. Topics include enzymology, special properties of biological membranes, hormones, vitamins, metabolic pathways, and biotransformation. Prerequisite: 1 semester of organic chemistry.

Not for biochemistry majors. Experiments in the most common techniques of the biochemical lab. Quantitative measurement and calculation stressed. Major topics are pH measurement, buffers, spectrophotometry, chromatography, separation methods, properties of enzymes, and the use of restriction enzymes in characterizing nucleic acids. BIOCHM 420 prerequisite or corequisite; or consent of instructor. Not for credit after BIOTCH 385 or BIOCHM 565.

Individual laboratory research project under supervision of a faculty member. In unusual cases, research may be library rather than laboratory centered.

Intensive laboratory research project under supervision of a faculty member. Permission of department required.

Continuation of the laboratory research project of BIOCHM 499Y. Thesis written at completion of the lab work. Prerequisite: BIOCHM 499Y.

Structure and function of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Important concepts include bioenergetics, proteins as biological catalysts, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems. Prerequisites: 1 year of general chemistry, 1 year of organic chemistry or 2nd semester concurrently, and BIOCHM 285.

An integrated presentation of the biochemistry and molecular biology of cellular interactions. Emphasis on accounting for complex cellular processes in terms of protein structure and regulation of gene expression. Topics include gene structures and techniques for studying them; replication; control of gene expression; post-translational processing; membrane associated energetics; behavior of transport systems; mechanisms of signal transduction; and interactions of cells with extracellular matrix and with other cells. Prerequisite: BIOCHM 523; BIOCHM 285 and BIOL 283, or comparable courses, strongly recommended.

Work emphasizes spectrophotometry, enzyme purification and kinetics, modern experimental techniques in molecular biology and the use of computers in data analysis and scientific writing. Partially fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement. Prerequisites: BIOCHM 523; a course in analytical chemistry.

Topics of current interest, may include lipids, glycoproteins and proteoglycans, protein synthesis, membranes, nucleic acids, molecular biology of animals and plants, cellular regulation and protein-nucleic acid interactions.

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