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Courses Offered by the Department of Biochemistry
MASTER SCHEDULES:
* Not all courses are offered every year. Check
Master Schedules above.
Biochemistry
H200 - Early Experience in Research in Biochemistry: Seminar
Winter
Two quarter introduction to biochemical research through seminars and laboratory tours by faculty in the Department of Biochemistry. The second quarter will link with Biochem H201 and will involve a seminar and student presentations.
Prereq: None
(This course is graded S/U.) |
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Biochemistry
H201 - Early Experience in Research in Biochemistry: Laboratory
Spring
A laboratory supplement to Biochem H200 to introduce undergraduate to biochemical research. Biochem H201 involves the conduct of a short research experience in the laboratory of a faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry and a short student presentation summarizing the project.
Prereq: Biology 113 or Chem 121 and Biochem H200.
(This course is graded S/U.) |
3 |
Biochemistry
211 - Elements
of Biochemistry (I)
Autumn
A survey of biochemistry in a two-quarter sequence stressing
the qualitative rather than the quantitative approach.
Prereq:
Chem 102 or 122.
(Credit does not count toward a major in biochem. This course
is available for EM credit.) |
3 |
Biochemistry 212
- Elements of Biochemistry (II)
WInter
A continuation of Biochemistry 211.
Prereq: Biochem 211.
(Credit does not count toward a major in
biochem.) |
3 |
Biochemistry 511 - Introduction
to Biological Chemistry
Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring
An introductory course in biochemistry dealing with the molecular
basis of structure and metabolism of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Prereq: Chem 123 and 252,
and 2 qtrs of biological sciences.
The organic chemistry requirement may also be satisfied
by Chem 231 with a C grade or better.
(This course is available for EM credit.) |
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Biochemistry
521 - Introduction to Biological Chemistry: Laboratory
Winter and Spring ONLY (Biochemistry majors - please plan accordingly)
Assay techniques for chemical constituents and metabolic reactions
of living cells.
Prereq: Prereq: for 521: 511 or 613 or equivalent. For H521: 511 or 613
or equivalent, and Chem 221.
H521 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of dept. |
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Biochemistry
613 - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (I)
Autumn
An introductory course in biochemistry and molecular biology developing
in three quarters the molecular basis of structure and function
of living cells.
Prereq: Chem 242 or 253, and 2 qtrs of biological sciences.
Not open to students with credit for 511 without written permission
of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 513. This course
is available for EM credit. |
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Biochemistry
614 - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (II)
Winter
Continuation of 613.
Prereq: 613.
This course is available for EM credit. |
4 |
Biochemistry
615 - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (III)
Spring
Continuation of 614.
Prereq: 614.
This course is available for EM
credit. |
4 |
Biochemistry
702 - Molecular Genetics: Regulation of Gene Expression
Winter
The Genetic Code, Transcription, RNA structure, RNA processing and
translation, and the regulation of gene expression, DNA-Protein and
protein-protein interactions in prokaryotes and eukaryotes are covered.
This course emphasizes concepts and experimental techniques that are
used to analyze regulatory mechanisms that control gene expression.
Prereq: Mol Gen 701 or permission of instructor. |
3 |
Biochemistry
706 - Advanced Biological Chemistry Lab
Autumn
Advanced laboratory integrating recombinant DNA technology including cloning
and mutagenesis with protein expression, purification, and characterization..
Prereq: 521 and 761; or equivs;
or permission of instructor. |
5 |
Biochemistry
721.01, 721.02, 721.03 - Physical Biochemistry
Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Introduction to physical chemistry with emphasis on biological applications;
designed for students in the life sciences.
Prereq: Prereq or concur: 511 or 613, Math 153 (254 recommended),
and Physics 113 or 133; or permission of instructor. |
3 |
Biochemistry
761 - Advanced Biochemistry: Proteins
Autumn
An advanced treatment of protein biochemistry. Cross-listed in Chemistry
and Mol. & Cellular Biochemistry.
Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs.
(Not open to students with credit for 705, Chem 761, or Physchem
705 or 761.) |
3 |
Biochemistry
762 - Advanced Biochemistry: Enzymes
Spring
An advanced treatment of enzymology.
Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs.
Not open to students with credit for 705, Chem 762, or Physchem
705 or 762.
Cross-listed in Chemistry and Mol. & Cellular
Biochemistry. |
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Biochemistry
765 - Advanced Biochemistry: Physical Biochemistry
Spring
Nuclear magnetic resonance, optical spectroscopy, and mass spectroscopy.
Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs.
Not open to students with credit for Chem 765 or Physchem 765.
Cross-listed in Chemistry and Mol. & Cellular Biochemistry. |
3 |
Biochemistry
766 - Advanced Biochemistry: Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Structure
Winter
Reactions, synthesis, and conformations of nucleosides, nucleotides,
oligonucleotides, and polynucleotides.
Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs.
Not open to students with credit for Chem 766 or Physchem 766.
Cross-listed in Chemistry and Mol. & Cellular Biochemistry. |
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Biochemistry
770 - Survey of Protein Engineering
Autumn
Current research on genetic engineering of proteins for biotechnological
and theoretical studies.
Prereq: 702, 761, and Micrbiol 680 or Mol Gen 701. |
4 |
Biochemistry
294 - Group Studies
Summer, Autumn, Winter and
Spring
Prereq: Permission of
instructor.
(Repeatable to a
maximum of 20 cr hrs for different subject matter only) |
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Biochemistry
693 - Individual Studies
Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
Prereq: Permission
of instructor.
(Repeatable to a maximum
of 20 cr hrs for undergrad credit and to a maximum of 40 cr hrs
for grad credit) |
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Biochemistry
698 - Study Tour
Summer, Autumn, Winter and
Spring
698.01 domestic
698.02 foreign
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Specific content,
location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact
department office for details.
(Repeatable for different titled study tours only.) |
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Biochemistry
699 - Undergraduate Research
Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
Prereq: Permission
of instructor.
(Repeatable to a maximum
of 15 credit hours.) |
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Biochemistry
H783 - Honors Research
Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
Program of reading and research for each student with individual
conferences, reports, and honors thesis.
Prereq: 4th yr standing
with a grade of A in at least half of the courses in
biochem and an average of B in the remainder; permission
of instructor under whose supervision the work is to
be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee.
At least 2 qtrs are required of candidates for the degrees
BA or BS with distinction in biochem.
Failure to receive
a mark of S in this course is a disqualification for special honors.
Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
This course is graded S/U |
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Biochemistry
785 - Research Principles and Techniques
Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
Prereq: Permission
of instructor.
(Repeatable to a maximum
of 20 cr hrs for undergrad credit and a maximum of 40 cr hrs for
grad credit.) |
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Biochemistry
795 - Special Topics in Biochemistry
Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.
Arranged
Lecture/discussion in a seminar format of publications, current
research, or research techniques in biochemistry.
Prereq: 521 and 615;
or permission of instructor.
Repeatable to a maximum
of 40 cr hrs.
This course is graded S/U |
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Biochemistry
850 - Seminar in Biological Chemistry
Autumn, Winter and
Spring
Prereq: Permission of
instructor.
(Repeatable to a
maximum of 40 cr hrs for different subject matter only) |
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Biochemistry
999 - Research in Biochemistry
Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only |
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