Biochm 383 Biochemistry Lecture 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:

BIOL 111 and one of the following: CHEM 252 with 256 or 254, or CHEM 954A.
3 Lecture Hrs, 3 Credits
Dr. Sugumaran, Dr. M. Torok

Course website: http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/biochm383/

Biochm 384 Biochemistry Lecture II
In the second part of the two semester sequence, topics from metabolism, synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, and other special areas of biochemistry are discussed.
Prerequisites: BIOCHM 383 and BIOL 210/BIOL 212.
3 Lecture Hrs, 3 Credits
Dr. M. Torok
Course website: http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/biochm383/

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:

BIOCHM 383 and BIOL 111 and one of the following: CHEM 252 with 256; or CHEM 254; or CHEM 954A.
1 Lect Hr, 5 Lab Hrs, 3 Credits
Dr. Sugumaran, Dr. Kundzicz, Dr. Ashok

Course website: http://www.faculty.umb.edu/yvonne_vaillancourt/Biology/Biochem.htm

Biochm 386 Biochemistry Lab II
Laboratory course to complement Biochem 384. Experiments involving spectroscopy (IR, UV-VIS, fluorescence), chromatography, mass-spectrometry, biological magnetic resonance, electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids, PCR and molecular docking.
Prerequisites: BIOCHM 385 and pre-req or co-req BIOCHM 384.
1 Lect Hrs, 5 Lab Hrs, 3 Credits

Dr. M. Torok, Dr. Satyamurti
Course website: http://alpha.chem.umb.edu/chemistry/biochm386/

Biochm 480 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.