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biochm 383 Biochemistry I +
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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. More Info
Offered in:biochm 384 Biochemistry II +
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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. More Info
Offered in:biochm 385 Biochemistry Lab I +
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Laboratory course to complement BIOCHM 383. Experiments involving titration, purification and analysis of biological molecules. Provides training in such techniques as chromatography, electrophoresis, and enzyme kinetics. More Info
Offered in:biochm 386 Biochemistry Lab II +
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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. More Info
Offered in:biochm 471 Readings in Biochemistry I +
biochm 472 Readings in Biochemistry II +
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Topics vary depending on instructor. Contact the Chemistry Department or Biology Department for specific topics each semester. More Info
Offered in:biochm 491 Directed Research in Biochemistry I +
biochm 492 Directed Research in Biochemistry II +
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An opportunity for qualified, advanced students to work on a specialized research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. More Info
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