BIOCHEM – Biochemistry
Graduate Courses Offered
BIOCHEM 510 ADVANCED PROTEIN CHEMISTRY (3-0-3)(S)(Alternate years). An in-depth study of proteins that focuses on amino acid chemistry, protein structure, protein folding, and protein function. This course will discuss modern methods of protein characterization and the use of bioinformatics in understanding the chemistry/function of proteins. Given the recent developments in the proteomics, several of the high-throughput approaches to identifying proteins assessing function will also be investigated. Students will make extensive use of primary literature. PREREQ: CHEM 322 and CHEM 432 or PERM/INST.
BIOCHEM 511 NUCLEIC ACID METABOLISM (3-0-3)(S)(Alternate years). An in-depth study of the metabolism of both DNA and RNA at the molecular/mechanistic level. This course will cover the mechanisms DNA replication, transcription, translation, transposition and repair, as well as those for RNA splicing, catalysis, silencing and interference RNA. Bioinformatics approaches and modern techniques for studying DNA/RNA and their interactions with proteins will be discussed. Students will make extensive use of primary literature. PREREQ: CHEM 432 or PERM/INST.
BIOCHEM 512 INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM (3-0-3)(S)(Alternate years). An investigation into several anabolic, catabolic, and signaling processes in the cell. Special attention will be given to molecular mechanisms and regulation. Students will make extensive use of primary literature. PREREQ: CHEM 432 or PERM/INST.
BIOCHEM 513 ADVANCED ENZYMOLOGY (3-0-3)(S)(Alternate years). A deeper look into the catalytic and kinetic mechanisms of enzymes. Modern methods for studying enzymes will be included as well as learning strategies for studying steady state and transient enzyme kinetics. Students will make extensive use of primary literature. PREREQ: CHEM 322 and CHEM 433 or PERM/INST.
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