U = for undergraduate credit only, UG=for undergraduate or graduate credit, G=for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.
UG 381 Elementary Biochemistry 3 cr. Prereq., Chem 222 or 262. A service course directed toward health science students. Basic biochemistry and its relationship to other health sciences. Chemistry and metabolism of biomolecules. The energy relationships in metabolism. Credit not allowed for both Bioc 381-382 and Bioc 481-482.
UG 382 Elementary Biochemistry 2 cr. Prereq., Bioc 381. Continuation of Bioc 381. Emphasis is on metabolism of biomolecules, photosynthesis and the storage, transmission and expression of genetic information. Credit not allowed for both Bioc 381-382 and Bioc 481-482.
UG 385 Clinical Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr. Prereq., Bioc 381 or 481. Analysis of biological fluids by methods currently used by most clinical laboratories. Discussion of the chemical principles of the chosen methods, along with the factors involved in the evaluation of the clinical status of the patient.
UG 481 Biochemistry 3 cr. Prereq., Chem 262 or equiv., Chem 370 or 372 or equiv. Primarily for science majors. The chemistry and metabolism of biomolecules, with emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids and the associated bioenergetics. Credit not allowed for both Bioc 381-382 and Bioc 481-482.
UG 482 Biochemistry 3 cr. Prereq., Bioc 481 or equiv. Continuation of Bioc 481. Metabolism, especially macromolecule biosyntheses, the chemistry and regulation of the transfer and expression of genetic information, protein synthesis and molecular physiology. Credit not allowed for both Bioc 381-382 and Bioc 481-482.
UG 485 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 cr. Prereq., Bioc 481. Experiments are designed to illustrate biochemical principles and techniques. Primarily for science majors.
UG 486 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 cr. Prereq., Bioc 482, 485. Continuation of Bioc 485.
G 580 Molecular Biology Seminar 1 cr. (R-6) Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr. Same as Micb 580. Consideration of areas of current research interest in biochemistry and molecular biology.
G 581 Physical Biochemistry 3 cr. Prereq., Chem 370 or 372; Bioc 482. Offered alternate years. Techniques of physical chemistry used in studying biological structure and function of macromolecules. Emphasis is on spectroscopic methods, hydrodynamic methods and x-ray and other scattering and diffraction techniques.
G 582 Proteins and Enzymes 4 cr. Prereq., Chem 370 or 372 and Bioc 482. Offered alternate years. The chemical and biological properties of proteins including their dynamic properties in solution, their interactions with other molecules, and their ability to catalyze chemical reactions.
G 583 Lipids and Membranes 3 cr. Prereq., Chem 370 or 372 and Bioc 482 or equiv. Same as Micb 583. Offered alternate years. The chemistry and biochemical properties of lipids and their functions in biological systems. The structure and function of biological membranes are emphasized.
G 584 Nucleic Acids 3 cr. Prereq., Bioc 482 and Chem 370 or 372 or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. The structure and function of nucleic acids with emphasis on their role in transfer of genetic information, mechanisms of biosynthesis and manipulation of nucleic acids for recombinant DNA technologies.
G 585 Hormone Biochemistry 3 cr. Prereq., Chem 370 or 372 and Bioc 482. Offered alternate years. The chemical structure, metabolism and biochemical actions of vertebrate hormones.
G 595 Special Topics 1-3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Experimental offering of new courses by resident or visiting faculty.
G 597 Research Variable cr. (R-18)
G 599 Thesis 1-10 cr. (R-10) Prereq., masters student in biochemistry. Laboratory research for and preparation of a masters thesis.
G 685 Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory 1-3 cr. (R-9) Prereq., Bioc 482 or equiv. and consent of instr. Introduction to research techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology.
G 686 Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory 1-3 cr. (R-3) Prereq., Bioc 482 or equiv. Modern research techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology.
G 699 Dissertation 1-10 cr. (R-20) Prereq., doctoral student in biochemistry. Laboratory research for and preparation of a doctoral dissertation.