Courses (Biochemistry 115)

50:115:301 Introduction to Biochemistry (3) A one-semester overview of biochemistry focusing on basic biochemical principles and the structure and function of proteins, DNA, and RNA.
Prerequisite: 50:160:336 or permission of instructor.

50:115:403 General Biochemistry I (3) Study of basic biochemical principles with an emphasis on protein structure and function. Prerequisite: 50:160:336.

50:115:404 General Biochemistry II (3) Study of complex biochemical processes, including metabolic pathways, transcription, and translation, with an emphasis on catalytic mechanisms. Prerequisite: 50:115:403.

50:115:407,408 General Biochemistry Laboratory I,II (1,1) Basic biochemical techniques such as electrophoresis, western blotting, liquid chromatography, and protein/enzyme assays. Purification and characterization of proteins using techniques learned in 407. Laboratory fees will be applied. Lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisite for 407: 50:115:403. Pre- or corequisite for 408: 50:115:404.

50:115:493,494 Special Topics in Biochemistry (3,3) The subject matter varies according to the interests of the instructor and is drawn from areas of current biochemical interest.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.