Biochemistry (BIOC)
BIOC 1990
Freshman Research in Biochemistry
1-2 credits, max 2, Lab 3. An introduction to biochemical research through guided work on a relevant experimental problem.
BIOC 2101
The Experiments Behind the Facts of Real Science
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 and CHEM 1515. Introduction to research though the study of primary research papers.
BIOC 2200
Medicine and Molecules
1-3 credits, max 6. Examination of specific diseases at all scales, from the biology of the causal agent to global impacts. The molecular biology of the agent, interactions with the human body, and the etiology, epidemiology, history and current state of the disease, ethical considerations, and prospects for cures.
BIOC 2344
Chemistry and Applications of Biomolecules
Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1225. A descriptive survey of organic functional groups and biomolecules. Mode of formation and function of these molecules in microorganisms, plants and animals as they relate to biotechnology, environmental sciences and health related issues. A terminal course for students in applied biological science education. Not recommended for preprofessional students or students planning graduate study in biological sciences.
BIOC 3653
Survey of Biochemistry
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3015 or 3053. An introduction to the chemistry of living systems. Chemical properties of the constituents of living organisms. Modes of formation, reactions and function of these compounds in microorganisms, plants and animals. Intended for non-majors.
BIOC 3713
Biochemistry I
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3153. Biochemistry of nucleic acids, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids with an emphasis on the kinetics, thermodynamics, catalytic and regulatory strategies of biochemical reactions and bioenergetics. Designed for biochemistry majors.
BIOC 3723
Biochemical Laboratory
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): 3653 or 3713 or concurrent enrollment. Qualitative and quantitative examination of biochemical and molecular biology materials and reactions. Hands-on experience with contemporary aspects of biochemical and molecular biology techniques. Designed for biochemistry majors and others desiring an extensive biochemical laboratory experience.
BIOC 3813
Biochemistry II
Prerequisite(s): 3713. Continuation of Biochemistry I with focus on metabolic pathways, cycles, and control mechanisms. This course will cover bioenergetics and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Designed for biochemistry majors.
BIOC 4113*
Biochemistry
Prerequisite(s): 3653 and BIOL 3023 (or ANSI 3423 or PLNT 3554). An extension and expansion of 3653 emphasizing applications of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetic engineering to studies on protein structure and function, regulation of cell function, metabolism and disease processes.
BIOC 4224*
Physical Chemistry for Biologists
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1515, MATH 2133, PHYS 1214 or consent of instructor. Classical and statistical thermodynamics with applications to pure systems, solutions and electrochemistry; transport; chemical and enzyme kinetics, quantum chemistry of structure and chemical bond; and spectroscopy all with emphasis on biological applications.
BIOC 4883
Senior Seminar in Biochemistry
Prerequisite(s): 3813 or consent of instructor. A senior capstone course for the development of scientific verbal and written communications and assessment of cumulative abilities. Focus is on problem solving, group discussion, primary literature review, oral presentation, and writing.
BIOC 4990*
Special Problems
1-6 credits, max 10. Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and experimental investigation of an assigned problem.
BIOC 5000*
Research
1-6 credits, max 6. For MS thesis.
BIOC 5002*
Biochemistry Graduate Colloquium
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Introduction to graduate research. Policies for laboratory safety, research compliance, and ethical conduct of scientific research are presented.
BIOC 5102*
Molecular Genetics
Prerequisite(s): 3653 or MICR 3033 and one course in genetics or consent of instructor. An introduction to molecular genetics on the graduate level. (Same course as GENE 5102*)
BIOC 5753*
Biochemical Principles
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3153 or equivalent. Chemistry of cellular constituents; introduction to the chemical processes in living systems. The first in a series of courses for graduate students in biochemistry and related fields.
BIOC 5824*
Biochemical Laboratory Methods
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): 4113 or 5753. Lecture and laboratory course in basic biochemistry and molecular biology methods for separation and analysis of biological materials, including chromatography, electrophoresis, centrifugation, use of radioisotopes, molecular cloning and DNA sequencing.
BIOC 5853*
Metabolism
Prerequisite(s): 5753 or 4113. Reaction sequences and cycles in the enzymatic transformations of fats, proteins and carbohydrates; energy transfer, biosynthesis and integration in the metabolic pathways.
BIOC 5930*
Advanced Biochemical Techniques
1-4 credits, max 10. Prerequisite(s): 5753, 5824 or concurrent registration, and consent of instructor. Lecture and laboratory course in advanced research techniques, designed to supplement 5824. In subsequent semesters, individual research problems pursued in laboratories of department faculty for six weeks and one credit hour each.
BIOC 6000*
Research
1-15 credits, max 60. For PhD dissertation.
BIOC 6110*
Seminar
1-2 credits, max 2 for PhD or 1 for MS candidates.
BIOC 6740*
Physical Biochemistry
1-2 credits, max 2. Prerequisite(s): One semester each of biochemistry, calculus and physical chemistry. Two independent modules dealing with applications of physical chemistry and math to biological phenomena: 1) numerical analyses and selected spectroscopic methods, and 2) thermodynamics and transport properties. Modules may be taken together as two credits or individually for one credit.
BIOC 6763*
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
Prerequisite(s): 4113 or 5753. Structure and biological function of nucleic acid containing structures with emphasis on recombinant DNA methodologies, information content, nucleic acid-protein interaction, regulation and rearrangement.
BIOC 6773*
Protein Structure and Enzyme Function
Prerequisite(s): 4113 or 5753. Theory of and methods for studying the physical and chemical basis of protein structure and function; and the enzyme catalysis, including kinetics, chemical modification and model studies. Examples from current literature.
BIOC 6783*
Biomembranes and Bioenergetics
Prerequisite(s): 5853 or consent of instructor. Components, organization and biosynthesis of plasma, mitochondrial and photosynthetic membranes, emphasizing structure-function relationships. Mechanism of metabolites, protons and electrons transport. Energy conservation in bioenergetic apparatus such as mitochondria, chloroplasts or bacterial chromatophores.
BIOC 6792*
Plant Biochemistry
Prerequisite(s): 4113 or 5753. Biochemistry of processes and structures of special importance to plants, such as photosynthesis, cell walls, nitrogen fixation, secondary metabolites and storage proteins.
BIOC 6820*
Selected Topics in Biochemistry
1-3 credits, max 15. Prerequisite(s): 5853. Recent developments in biochemistry. Subject matter varies from semester to semester; students should inquire at the department office before enrolling.
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