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* BCHE--Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
BCHE 140. Introduction to Biochemistry 1
cr.
A description of the nature of inquiry in biochemistry, especially with respect
to the interaction of chemistry and biology. Both historical development and
topics of current interest will be discussed. Graded S/U.
BCHE 241. Introduction
to Research in Biochemistry 1-3 cr.
Techniques and procedures of biochemical research. Prerequisites: 8 credits
of chemistry and 3.0 GPA in chemistry. May be repeated for a maximum of 3
credits.
BCHE 341. Survey of Biochemistry 4 cr. (3+3P)
Biochemical cycles and metabolic regulations including sugar metabolism,
blood pH maintenance, photosynthesis, urea cycle, membranes, hormonal
regulations, bioenergetics and the properties of proteins and enzymes.
Prerequisite: CHEM 211.
BCHE 395. Biochemistry 3 cr.
Principles governing the physics and chemistry of life processes with
emphasis on the relationships between molecular structure and cell
function. Prerequisite: CHEM 314.
BCHE 396. Biochemistry and Biotechnology 3 cr.
Principles and current models for transcription, replication, recombination,
and translation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Recombinant DNA technology and
expression of foreign DNA in heterologous expression systems, with application
to biotechnology. Prerequisite: C or better in BCHE 395.
BCHE 396H. Biochemistry
and BiotechnologyHonors 3 cr.
Same as BCHE 396 with additional work required.
BCHE 397. Experimental Biochemistry
Laboratory 3 cr.
Introduction to fundamental techniques used to explore structure and function
of biological macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and
nucleic acid. Course covers analyzing and reporting experimental data;
enzymology; quantitative methods to determine biological molecules; basic
principles of electrophoresis, chromotography, and spectroscopic immunochemistry.
Prerequisite: C or better in BCHE 395. Corequisite: BCHE 396.
BCHE 440.
Biochemistry Seminar 1
cr.
Introduction to current literature in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Selected topics in the field will be presented by the faculty. Students
will present written and oral reports from literature searches. Prerequisite:
BCHE 395. Graded S/U.
BCHE 441. Advanced Research in Biochemistry 1-3 cr.
Investigation of biochemical problems and the development of special
techniques. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, 16 credits of chemistry
and 3.0 GPA in chemistry for nonmajors. May be repeated for a maximum
of 3 credits.
BCHE 441H. Advanced Research in Biochemistry--Honors 1-3 cr.
Same as BCHE 441. Additional work to be arranged. Prerequisites: consent
of instructor, 16 credits of chemistry and 3.0 GPA in chemistry for nonmajors.
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
BCHE 446. Intermediary Metabolism
and Metabolic Regulation 3
cr.
Catabolic and anabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids,
and nucleic acids, including their metabolic regulation are presented
with their respective mechanistic, structural, functional, and evolutionary
bases for existence. Prerequisites: BCHE 395 and either BCHE 396 or
consent of instructor.
BCHE 451. Special Topics 1-3
cr.
Same as CHEM 451. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated
for a maximum of 12 credits.
BCHE 494. Techniques in Genetic Engineering 4
cr. (2+6P)
Basic laboratory techniques required for research involving recombinant
DNA technology: structured experimental procedures, including nucleic
acid isolation and purification, as well as the identification and
manipulation of genes and genetic material of both bacterial and plant
origin. Prerequisites: BCHE 395, 396, and consent of instructor.
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