BIOCHEM 423 (Fall, Spring)
         
IINTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY (3 Credit)

An introductory biochemistry course in which students will study the molecules and metabolic reactions occurring within the living cell.
The emphasis in this survey course is on a chemical understanding of the mechanisms by which cells integrate and control intermediary metabolism. Also included in the course of study are quantitative problems in pH control, enzyme kinetics, genomics and bioenergetics. For many students this is a first, and sometime only, upper division science course. As an upper division course, BIOCHM 423 integrates materials you have studied in your previous general chemistry, organic chemistry and biology courses within the context of human physiology.

Prerequisites: CHEM 302 or 308
Timings: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. MWF
Classroom: Dane Smith Hall, room 120
Course Director: William Anderson, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 445/545 (Fall)

INTENSIVE BIOCHEMISTRY (4 Credit)

An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins. {Three lectures and one small group discussion each week}

Prerequisites: CHEM 302 or 308; corequisite: CHEM 311 or 315.  Graduate Students register for  545.
Timings: 9:00- 9:50 a.m. MWF
Classroom: Dane Smith Hall, room 120
Course Director: William Anderson, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 446/546 (Spring)

INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM (4 Credit)

An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways.
Similar to the 445 course, this course will use online problem solving tutorial cases. These cases are a required part of this course and should help you apply your knowledge of Intermediary Metabolic Pathways. If you registered for the tutorial groups during the 445 course you are already registered for this course. You are not yet assigned to a tutorial group. If you wish to self-select a tutorial group send a list of the group members to Dr. Anderson.

Prerequisite: BIOCHM 445. Graduate Students register for  546.
Timings: 9:00- 9:50 a.m. MWF
Classroom: Dane Smith Hall, room 120
Course Director: William Anderson, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 451 (Spring)

PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY (4 credit)

A quantitative physical chemical approach to analyzing macromolecular structure and function: electrophoretic and htdrodynamic methods; mass spectrometry; optical and vibrational spectroscopic methods; nuclear magnetic resonance; diffraction methods; and, computational techniques. This course is not offered for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: BIOCHM 445 and CHEM 315 OR 311
Timings: 8:00-8:50 a.m. MWF
Classroom: Dane Smith Hall, room 332
Course Director: Laurel Sillerud, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 448  (Spring)

BIOCHEMICAL METHODS (3 credits)

The biochemistry laboratory course is a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce students to the laboratory techniques and practices used in modern biomedical research. In addition to introducing specific techniques and the theory underlying the methods, this course puts a major emphasis on the application of biochemical techniques and use of this technology in answering biomedical questions.

Course prerequisites: BIOCHM 445 (with a grade of C or better) and BIOCHM 446 (or concurrent registration). This is a required course for the BS degree in Biochemistry. To receive credit for this course you must register for both section 1 and either section 2 (Thursday) or section 3 (Friday).
Timings: 1:00 - 2:50 PM Tues, Lab sections Th or F 12:30-5:00
Classroom: BRF 218
Course Director: William Anderson, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 463/563 (Fall)

BIOCHEMISTRY OF DISEASE I (3 credits)

Biochemistry of Disease I will consist of five 3-week topics, each designed to develop and expand on fundamental concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology as they relate to issues of human health and disease.  Students will also obtain experience in oral presentations, reading current scientific literature and writing scientific papers.  This course provides students with a unique opportunity to review and integrate basic biochemistry in the context of human disease.

Prerequisite: BIOCHEM 423 or 445.
Timings:  1:00-2:15 MW
Class Room: Domenici Center, room B116
Course Director: Chien-An Hu, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 464/564 (Spring)

BIOCHEMISTRY OF DISEASE II (3 credits)

Biochemistry of Disease II will consist of five 3-week topics that are different from those of Biochem 463/563. Each topic is designed to develop and expand on fundamental concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology as they relate to issues of human health and disease.  Students will also obtain experience in oral presentations, reading current scientific literature and writing scientific papers.  This course provides students with a unique opportunity to review and integrate basic biochemistry in the context of human disease.

Prerequisite: BIOCHEM 423 or 445.
Timings:  1:00-2:15 MW
Class Room: BMSB 303
Course Director: Chien-An Hu, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 465 (Fall, Spring)

BIOCHEMISTRY EDUCATION (3 credits)

Seminars and readings in current methods of biochemistry education. The course includes a practical experience in modern biochemistry education techniques and practical experience in modern biochemistry education techniques and practices. The courses streses multicontextual (universal design) curricular construction and provides students training in both lecture and tutorial formats of instruction.

Prerequisite: a grad of A or B in BIOCHM 446 or an equivalent course and permission of instructor.
Timings: TBA
Class Room: TBA
Course Directors: William Anderson, Ph.D. and Marcy Osgood, Ph.D.

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BIOCHEM 497 (Fall)

SENIOR HONORS RESEARCH (1-3 credits)

Senior thesis based on independent research.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Course Director: Dorothy VanderJagt, Ph.D.
Advisement Worksheet (rtf)

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BIOCHEM 498 (Spring)

SENIOR HONORS RESEARCH (1-3 credits)

Senior thesis based on independent research.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Course Director: Dorothy VanderJagt, Ph.D.
Advisement Worksheet (rtf)

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BIOCHEM 499 (Fall, Spring, Summer)

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-3 credits)

Course Director: Dorothy VanderJagt, Ph.D.
Advisement Worksheet (rtf)
 

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BIOMED 511 (Fall)

INTENSIVE BIOCHEM I (4 credits)

An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins. {Three lectures and one small group discussion each week}

Prerequisites: CHEM 302 or 308; corequisite: CHEM 311 or 315.  Graduate Students register for  545.
Timings: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. MWF
Classroom: Dane Smith Hall, room 120
Course Director: Marcy Osgood, Ph.D.

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BIOMED 512 (Spring)

INTENSIVE BIOCHEM II (4 credits)

An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways

Prerequisites: Biomed 511
Timings: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. MWF
Classroom: Dane Smith Hall, room 120
Course Director: William Anderson , Ph.D.

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BIOMED 515 (Spring)

CANCER BIOLOGY (3 Credits)

Combines lecture and problem-based study to examine fundamental elements of cancer development and progression. The goal is to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of cancer mechanisms.

Prerequisites: BIOMED 507 and 508
Timings: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. TTh
Classroom: BRF 118
Course Director: Robert Orlando, Ph.D.