Biochm 383 Biochemistry I
In the first of a two semester sequence, the chemistry of life processes is discussed in terms of structure and biological function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and other cellular components. Special emphasis is given to protein structure and function, enzymology, carbohydrate metabolism, transport mechanisms, energy transformations, and photosynthesis. It is recommended that Biochm 385 be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: Bio 111 and Chem 254, or permission of instructor.
3 Lecture Hrs, 3 Credits
Dr Hagar, Dr Sugumaran

Biochm 384 Biochemistry II
In the second of a two semester sequence, discussion of cellular function is continued. The topics are biochemistry and synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, structural motifs in protein folding, metabolism of lipids and amino acids, nitrogen fixation, molecular immunology, hormones, ion channels, neurochemistry, biological applications of nuclear resonance and biochemical evolution.
Prerequisites: Biochm 383 or permission of instructor.
3 Lecture Hrs, 3 Credits
Dr Hagar, Dr Sugumaran

Biochm 385 Biochemistry Lab I
Laboratory course to complement Biochm 383. Experiments involving titration, purification and analysis of biological molecules. Provides training in such techniques as chromatography, electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics, etc.
Prerequisite: Chem 254. Corequisite: Biochm 383 or permission of the instructor.
1 Lect Hr, 5 Lab Hrs, 3 Credits
Dr Hagar, Dr Sugumaran

Biochm 386 Biochemistry Lab II
Laboratory course to complement Biochm 384. Experiments involving high performance liquid chromatography, circular dichroism, optical rotary dispersion, nuclear magnetic resonance, photosynthesis and analysis of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Prerequisites: Biochm 385.
Corequisites: Biochm 384 or permission of the instructor.
1 Lect Hrs, 5 Lab Hrs, 3 Credits


Biochm 398 Special Topics in Biochemistry
A course designed to examine a specialized topic of biochemical sciences that is not part of the curriculum of biochemistry, biology, or chemistry, or to examine in detail a topic that constitutes only a minor portion of the curriculum in a biochemistry, biology, or chemistry course.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Hrs by arrangement, 1-3 Credits
Dr Ackerman, Dr Hagar,Dr Sugumaran

Biochm 471 - 472 Readings in Biochemistry
Topics vary depending on instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Hrs by arrangement, 1-3 Credits
Consult with a Principle OR Contributing faculty member of interest

Biochm 491 - 492 Directed Research in Biochemistry
An opportunity for qualified, advanced students to work on a specialized research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
Prerequisite: Second semester junior standing AND permission of the instructor.
Hrs by arrangement, 1-6 Credits
Consult with a Principle OR Contributing faculty member of interest