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.or coreq., Bioc 481.
Experiments are designed to illustrate
biochemical principles and techniques.
Primarily for science majors.
UG 486 Biochemistry Laboratory 2
cr. Prereq. or coreq., Bioc 482; prereq.,
Bioc 485. Continuation of Bioc 485.
UG 495 Special Topics 1-10 cr.
(R-10) Experimental offerings of
visiting professors, experimental
offerings of new courses, or one-time
offerings of current topics.
UG 496Independent Research 1-20
cr. (R-20) Laboratory investigations and
research under the supervision of a
faculty member.
G 530 Grant Writing 2 cr. Prereq.,
graduate standing. Same as Micb 530.
Required course for biochemistry and
microbiology graduate students.
Students become acquainted with the
grant writing process by writing grants
that have received University approval
for submission based on student research
projects.
G 570 Introduction to Research 2 cr.
Prereq., graduate standing. Same as
Micb 570. Required course for
biochemistry and microbiology graduate
students. Students are acquainted with
faculty research projects. Instruction in
basic research techniques, research
equipment. Introduction to relevant
scientific research literature. Six hours
in each research laboratory of faculty in
biochemistry/microbiology program.
G 580 Training Seminar 1 cr. (R-2)
Prereq., graduate standing or consent of
instr. Same as Micb 580. A one-semester offering required of all new students.
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 594 Professional Seminar 1 cr.
(R-4) Prereq., graduate standing or
consent of instr. Same as Micb 594.
Presentation of current research in
biochemistry and molecular biology by
senior graduate students, faculty, and
invited outside speakers.
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.