BCH 361 Principles of Biochemistry. (3)
fall and summer
Structures, properties, and functions of proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids; the utilization and synthesis of these materials by living systems, and the relationship of these processes to energy production and utilization. Credit is allowed for only BCH 361 or 461. Prerequisite: CHM 231 or 318 or 332.
BCH 367 Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory. (1)
fall and summer
Qualitative/quantitative analyses of constituents of biological systems, enzyme activity measurements and metabolic studies. 1 hour conference, 3 hours lab. Pre- or corequisite: BCH 361 or instructor approval.
BCH 392 Introduction to Research Techniques. (1 – 3)
fall, spring, summer
Instrumental methods and philosophy of research by actual participation in chemical research projects. May be repeated for total of 6 semester hours. Prerequisite: advisor and research supervisor approval.
BCH 461 General Biochemistry. (3)
fall
Structure, chemistry, and metabolism of biomolecules and their role in the biochemical processes of living organisms. Credit is allowed for only BCH 461 or 361. Prerequisite: CHM 318 or 332. Corequisite: CHM 341 or 346.
BCH 462 General Biochemistry. (3)
spring
Continuation of BCH 461. Prerequisite: BCH 461 or instructor approval.
BCH 463 Biophysical Chemistry. (3)
spring
Principles of physical chemistry as applied to biological systems. Prerequisite: CHM 341 or 346.
BCH 464 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory. (2)
fall
Introduces physical methods in modern biochemistry. Prerequisite: BCH 463.
BCH 467 Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory. (3)
spring
Quantitative analysis, separation and purification of biological molecules. Applies chemical and physical methods to the characterization of biological macromolecules. 1 conference, 1 hour lecture, 5 hours lab. Prerequisite: BCH 461. Corequisite: BCH 462.
General Studies: L
BCH 494 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
selected semesters
Topics may include the following:
| • | Topics in Nucleic Acids Biochemistry. (2) |
| • | Topics in Protein Biochemistry. (2) |
BCH 501 Current Topics in Biochemistry. (1)
fall and spring
May be repeated for credit. Seminar. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
BCH 561 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry. (3)
spring
Topics selected from emerging areas of biochemistry based primarily on current literature. Prerequisite: BCH 462.
BCH 563 Biophysical Chemistry. (3)
selected semesters
Physical chemistry of macromolecules, especially proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides. Thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, and spectroscopy of and their relation to structure. Prerequisites: BCH 462; CHM 346.
BCH 568 Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthesis. (3)
spring
Structure and function of photosynthetic complexes; mechanism of energy conversion in plants, bacteria, and model systems. Cross-listed as PLB 558. Credit is allowed for only BCH 568 or PLB 558. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of additional courses offered but not specifically listed, see “Omnibus Courses.”