Courses
Biochemistry
0502. Mammalian Biochemistry (8
s.h.)
Registration for this course is subject to departmental approval.
The chemical reactions that occur in normal organisms, with
particular emphasis on metabolic regulation and fluxes of metabolites
between tissues, as affected by changes in nutritional states
and levels of certain hormones. The effects of disease states
and nutritional abnormalities on growth, development, and metabolism.
0503. Graduate Biochemistry (4
s.h.)
A basic course in general biochemistry plus selected current
topics.
0505. Biochemistry Seminar (1
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0506. Biochemistry Seminar (1
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
0508. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
electrophoretic separation methods.
0509. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
electrophoretic separation methods.
0510. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
electrophoretic separation methods.
0511. Introduction to
Research Methodology (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Instruction in biochemical research techniques such as column
and gel chromatography, isotope tracer techniques, purification
and assay of enzymes, cell culture and fractionation techniques,
electrophoretic separation methods.
0514. Macromolecular
Control (2 s.h.)
Registration for this course is subject to departmental approval.
Introductory description of the basics of molecular biology.
Emphasized are processes of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis.
0515. Molecular Endocrinology (1
s.h.)
Registration for this course is subject to departmental approval.
A basic course in the biochemistry and physiology of endocrine
mechanisms.
0523. Enzymes and Proteins (4
s.h.)
Theory and practice of techniques used in the physical and
chemical properties of proteins, including active site chemistry.
Use of physical, steady-state, perturbation, and equilibrium
techniques for the determination of the mechanism of action
of enzyme catalysis.
0534. 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, techniques of molecular
biology.
0550. Scientific Writing (1
s.h.)
This course is given to better prepare the student for the
Preliminary Examination. Lectures are presented on conducting
computer literature, searches, writing of scientific papers,
writing of grant proposals, sources of grant funds, etc.
0562. Special Topics
in Molecular Biology (2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: 0534 - Structure, Synthesis
and Degradation of Macromolecules.
Timely topics in Molecular Biology are discussed in a seminar
style format.
0564. Special Topics
in the Mechanism of Enzyme Catalysis (2
s.h.)
Prerequisite: 0523 - Enzymes and Proteins.
A detailed examination of the current status of knowledge of
the mechanisms of action of selected enzymes which are illustrative
of differing modes of catalysis. The examples discussed will
include enzymes whose activity is regulated by interaction
with modifiers.
0570. Special Topics
in Biophysical Chemistry (2 s.h.)
Prerequisite: 0523 - Enzymes and Proteins.
Special topics in biophysical chemistry including spectroscopy,
ligand binding, NMR, and fluorescence.
0799. Preliminary Examination
Preparation (1-6 s.h.)
0899. Pre-Dissertation
Research (1-6 s.h.)
0997. Research in Biochemistry (1-9
s.h.)
0998. Research in Biochemistry (1-9
s.h.)
0999. Ph.D. Dissertation (1-6 s.h.)
Limited to students elevated to candidacy.