56:115:511,512Biochemistry I,II (3,3) Study of the structure and function of proteins and enzymes. Analysis of the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Detailed survey of metabolic pathways, with an emphasis on regulation. |
56:115:522Protein Structure and Function (3) Basic structural principles of polypeptides, mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, biosynthesis and degradation of proteins, biophysical techniques used in the determination of peptide and protein structure, protein folding, protein engineering, catalytic antibodies, peptide and protein de novo design, solid-phase peptide synthesis, and interactive computer graphics modeling. |
56:115:524Natural Product Chemistry (3) Survey of carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, biopolymers, heteroaromatics, terpenes, steroids, fatty acids, and alkaloids. |
56:115:575,576Special Topics in Biochemistry (BA,BA) Subject matter varies according to the expertise of the instructor and is drawn from areas of current biochemical interest. |
56:115:619,620Individual Studies in Biochemistry (BA,BA) Designed for students conducting original projects in chemistry in lieu of a research thesis. The project is designed and conducted in consultation with a sponsor from, or designated by, the grad- uate faculty. |
56:115:701,702Research in Biochemistry (BA,BA) Open only to students working on research for the thesis. Prerequisite: Permission of thesis adviser. |
