Biochemistry

This is a fully on-line research/project-based course. This hands-on experiential lecture/lab course provides students with an opportunity to experience how professional scientists do research from conception of a research project to publication. Student work closely with a faculty mentor to develop a research project, collect and analyze data, and present results at a symposium. Students also engage in interactive professional development and skills-building webinars focused on developing their quantitative, analytic, and science communication skills. At the end of the course, student present their work at a final summer research symposium.

Credits: 5

Students complete a senior research proposal, which is submitted to the biochemistry faculty for review and approval. Students also attend research seminars presented by faculty and guest speakers. Required for juniors majoring in biochemistry.

Credits: 2

Faculty, visiting scientists, and seniors in biochemistry present results of current research projects. Students are graded on the basis of oral presentations of senior project results made to the faculty and their peers.

Credits: 1

COREQ: SPJ4990

Faculty, visiting scientists, and seniors in biochemistry present results of current research projects. Students are graded on the basis of oral presentations of senior project results made to the faculty and their peers.

Credits: 1

COREQ: SPJ4991

Introduction to contemporary biology, covering cell structure and function, genetics, development, and molecular biology. This course is for science majors and premedical students; students with limited high school science and mathematics can satisfy college distribution requirements with BIO 1510 or 1520.

Credits: 4

Lab exercises on cell organization, cell division, genetics, enzyme kinetics, photosynthesis, and development, and the use of light microscopes, spectrophotometer, and chromatography. Required for premedical students, biology majors, biochemistry majors, and environmental studies majors.

Credits: 1.5

PREREQ: BIO1550

Cellular organization and function, and molecular genetics, with emphasis on eukaryotic cells. Topics include cellular genomes; replication and maintenance of genomic DNA; RNA and protein synthesis, processing, and regulation; macromolecular structure and processes of organelles; vesicular transport; cytoskeleton; the cell surface; cell signaling; and cell cycle. Students prepare a paper based on current literature in the field. Required for all biology majors immediately following BIO 1550 and 1560.

Credits: 4

PREREQ: BIO1550 And BIO1560 And BIO2890 And CHE1550

Structure, function, and regulation of genes at the molecular level. Topics include transcription; RNA processing; involvement of RNA in protein synthesis; DNA replication, mutation, and repair; gene cloning; DNA sequencing; PCR ampliflication; and applications of recombinant DNA technology (including gene therapy). Students write a short research grant proposal on a topic of their choice, incorporating molecular approaches learned in class.

Credits: 4

PREREQ: BIO3530

The principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include the development of an atomic/molecular model, stoichiometry, interaction of light with matter, and the physical behavior of solids, liquids, and gases.

Credits: 4

PREREQ: MAT1150 Or MAT1500

Emphasizes basic techniques in synthetic and analytical chemistry.

Credits: 1

COREQ: CHE1550

A continuation of CHE 1550. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, acids and bases, and the chemistry of representative elements..

Credits: 4

PREREQ: CHE1550 And MAT1150 Or MAT1500

Emphasizes basic techniques in synthetic and analytical chemistry.

Credits: 1

COREQ: CHE1560

PREREQ: CHE1551

The lecture covers general analytical chemistry, including gravimetric and volumetric analysis, solution chemistry, and an introduction to the theory and use of modern analytical instruments. The required lab acquaints students with general wet chemistry techniques and with instrumental methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Credits: 5

PREREQ: CHE1560

An introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds. The structural theory is used to develop an understanding of the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic compounds. Compounds are grouped according to structure, using a functional group approach. Reactions are organized according to similarities in mechanism, with an emphasis on electron flow. Infrared and NMR spectroscopy are also introduced.

Credits: 4

COREQ: CHE3311

PREREQ: CHE1560

Lab experience in organic chemistry, with an emphasis on microscale techniques.

Credits: 1

COREQ: CHE3310

The concepts learned in CHE 3310 are elaborated on and more complex organic reactions are studied, including the mechanism and the use in multistep synthesis problems. More compounds, such as aromatics, carbonyl- and carboxyl-compounds, and their reactions are discussed, and the structure, reactivity, and reactions of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are introduced.

Credits: 4

COREQ: CHE3321

PREREQ: CHE3310

Continued study of the spectroscopic methods for structure determination of unknown compounds. Synthetic methods for the preparation of interesting compounds are emphasized.

Credits: 1

COREQ: CHE3320

A lecture course introducing the principles of chemical thermodynamics and chemical dynamics. Applications in chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, and transport properties are included.

Credits: 5

PREREQ: CHE3320 And PHY1520 And MAT1510

An introduction to the structure, function, and metabolism of the four classes of biomolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Topics include molecular biology; the structure, regulation, and kinetics of enzymes; and the structure and function of vitamins.

Credits: 4

PREREQ: CHE3320 Or CHE3350 Or CHE3015

Practical hands-on experimental techniques for isolation and analysis of the four classes of biomolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Required for biochemistry majors.

Credits: 2

COREQ: CHE4610

PREREQ: CHE3321