Biochemistry courses for undergraduate students
BIOCHM 1090 - Introduction to Biochemistry
- Freshmen and sophomores only
- Required for biochemistry majors
- Fall semester only
Course detail
Units: 3
Grading basis: A/F
Laboratory: required
Lecture: required
Department consent: required
Description
Fundamental concepts in biochemistry and molecular biology: structure function relationships, reactivity, thermodynamics, gene expression. Professional skills for biomedical careers. Primarily for freshman and sophomore biochemistry majors. Prerequisite: departmental consent.
BIOCHM 2002 - Topics in Biochemistry: Biological/Physical/Mathematics
- Strongly recommended but not required for freshman/sophomore biochemistry majors
- Spring semester only
Course detail
Units: 2Grading basis: A/F
Laboratory: required
Lecture: required
Description
Topics in protein and DNA structure and function. Laboratory component illustrates applications of lecture topics.
BIOCHM 2110 - The Living World: Molecular Scale
- Not for biochemistry majors
- Spring semester only
Course detail
Units: 3
Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Recitation/seminar/discussion: required
Description
Survey of modern biochemistry and biotechnology. Structure and function of DNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. The role of biopolymers in life processes and everyday living is emphasized. Prerequisite: Chemistry 1100 or 1310 or high school chemistry.
BIOCHM 2112 - Biotechnology in Society
- Not for biochemistry majors
- Fall and spring semesters
Course detail
Units: 3
Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
Biotechnology in a social context covers three areas: introduction to terminology and concepts, specific biotechnological applications to modern problems, and ethical questions.
BIOCHM 3630 - General Biochemistry
- A one-semester survey course for science students
- Not for biochemistry majors
- Spring semester only
Course detail
Units: 3
Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
Survey of biochemistry; static/dynamic aspects of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acid. Discussion of metabolic pathways, energy production, and metabolic regulatory mechanism. Prerequisite: Chemistry 2050.
BIOCHM 4001 - Topics in Biochemistry
- Offered infrequently; check myZou for listing
Course detail
Units: 1 -99
Grading basis: graded
Lecture: required
Description
Experimental courses; highly specialized topics taught infrequently or courses taught by visiting professors.
BIOCHM 4270 - Biochemistry
- Recommended for juniors and seniors
- Required for biochemistry majors
- Fall and spring semesters
Course detail
Units: 3
Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
First semester of comprehensive biochemistry course: metabolic pathways, amino acids/proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, kinetics, energy requirements, metabolic regulation in living cells. Prerequisites: Chemistry 2110 with a grade of C- or better is strongly recommended.
BIOCHM 4272 - Biochemistry
- For juniors and seniors
- Required for biochemistry majors
- Fall and spring semesters
Course detail
Units: 3
Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
Second semester of a comprehensive biochemistry course, including metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, steroids, amino acid synthesis and metabolism, molecular genetics, hormones, photosynthesis and integrated metabolism. Prerequisite: Biochemistry 4270 with a grade of C- or better is strongly recommended.
BIOCHM 4300 - Physical Chemistry of Biological Systems
- Primarily for seniors
- Required for biochemistry majors
- Completion of Biochemistry 4270 strongly recommended
- Fall semester only
Course detail
Units: 3
Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
To present fundamental principles of physical chemistry, in the context of the structure and function and biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: Biochemistry 4270 completion or concurrent enrollment.
BIOCHM 4374 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Primarily for seniors
- Spring semester only
- Always writing intensive
Course detail
Units: 3Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Laboratory: required
Description
Same as Biological Sciences 4974. Emphasizes recently developed genetic and biochemical techniques, illustrates how they apply to contemporary problems in biological research. Prerequisites: Completion of Biological Science 2200 and Biochemistry 4270 or concurrent enrollment in Biological Science 4976.
BIOCHM 4376 - Computer-Assisted Sequence Analysis and Molecular Modeling
- Primarily for juniors and seniors
- Recommended but not required for biochemistry majors
- Fall semester only
Course detail
Units: 3Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
Employs the use of computer-based interactive molecular graphics and sequence analysis software to analyze the three dimensional structures of macromolecules. Prerequisites: Completion of Chemistry 2110 with a grade of C- or better is strongly recommended.
BIOCHM 4385 - Problems in Biochemistry
- For any biochemistry major
- Fall, spring and summer semesters
Course detail
Units: 1-3Grading basis: A/F
Independent study: required
Department consent: required
Description
Independent study of biochemical topics under the guidance of individual faculty members. Together the faculty mentor and student design the project. This is not for laboratory projects. Must have faculty member identified to enroll. May repeat course.
BIOCHM 4460 - Cancer Biology
- Recommended for seniors
Course detail
Units: 3Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
Same as Biological Science 4460. Cancer, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry. Prerequisites:Biochemistry 4272, Cell Biology 2300, Genetics 2200.
BIOCHM 4950 - Undergraduate Research in Biochemistry
- For any biochemistry major
- Fall, spring and summer semesters
Course detail
Units: 2-3Grading basis: A/F
Independent study: required
Department consent: required
Description
Individually directed laboratory research for upperclass students under faculty supervision. Faculty mentor must be identified to obtain consent number. Course may be repeated.
BIOCHM 4970 - Senior Seminar in Biochemistry
- Strongly recommended for senior year
- Required for biochemistry majors
- Fall and spring semesters
Course detail
Units: 3Grading basis: A/F
Lecture: required
Description
Discuss journal papers dealing with current topics of research, techniques, status of field, importance of results. Students report on completed undergraduate research projects.
BIOCHM 4974 - Biochemistry Laboratory
- Recommended for senior year
- Required for biochemistry majors
- All sections are writing intensive
- Fall and spring semesters
Course detail
Units: 4
Grading basis: A/F
Laboratory: required
Lecture: required
Description
Techniques course involving analytical experiments with carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; use of instrumentation in biochemistry; purification and kinetics of enzymes. Prerequisites: Completion of both Chemistry 3200 and Biochemistry 4270 with a grade of C- or better is strongly recommended.
BIOCHM 4996 - Honors Research in Biochemistry
- For any biochemistry major
- Fall, spring and summer semesters
Course detail
Units: 2-3
Grading basis: A/F
Independent study: required
Department consent: required
Description
Individually directed laboratory research for upper-class honors students under faculty supervision. Faculty mentor must be identified to obtain consent number. Course may be repeated.