Courses
Biochemistry
8203. Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4
s.h.)
A basic course in general biochemistry plus selected current
topics.
8211. 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.
8212. 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.
8213. 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.
8214. 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.
8251. 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.
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, techniques of molecular
biology..
8270. Biochemistry Seminar (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
8280. Biochemistry Seminar (1 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
Arranged each semester, please consult with the instructor.
9220. 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.
9230. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2 s.h.)
9991. Research (1-6 s.h.)
9994. Preliminary Examination Preparation (1-6 s.h)
9996. Masters 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.
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Updated 9.2007