Courses
Biochemistry
8203. Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4
s.h.)
This is a basic course in general biochemistry plus selected current
topics.
8204. Structure, Synthesis,
and Degradation of Macromolecules (4
s.h.)
Topics covered include structure and synthesis of DNA and
RNA, recombination, DNA repair, regulation of gene expression,
the genetic code, protein synthesis, and techniques of molecular
biology.
8211. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction is provided in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
and electrophoretic separation methods.
8212. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction is provided in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
and electrophoretic separation methods.
8213. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction is provided in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
and electrophoretic separation methods.
8214. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction is provided in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
and electrophoretic separation methods.
8251. Enzymes and Proteins (4
s.h.)
This course covers theory and practice of techniques used in the physical and
chemical properties of proteins, including active site chemistry.
Also explored is the use of physical, steady-state, perturbation, and equilibrium
techniques for the determination of the mechanism of action
of enzyme catalysis.
8270. Biochemistry Seminar (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course is arranged each semester in consultation with the instructor.
8280. Biochemistry Seminar (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course is arranged each semester in consultation with the instructor.
9220. Special Topics
in Biophysical Chemistry (2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: BIOCHEM 8251.
Special topics in biophysical chemistry are covered, including spectroscopy,
ligand binding, NMR, and fluorescence.
9230. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2 s.h.)
9994. Preliminary Examination Preparation (1-6 s.h)
9996. Master's Thesis (1-6 s.h.)
9997. Research in Biochemistry (1-9 s.h.)
Biochemistry lab rotations.
9998. Post-Candidacy Research (1-6 s.h.)
Limited to students elevated to candidacy.
9999. Dissertation Writing (1-6 s.h.)
Limited to students elevated to candidacy.
Updated 12.11.09