Courses (Biochemistry 115)

50:115:301 Introduction to Biochemistry (3) Study of the structure and function of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Survey of metabolic pathways and other pertinent biochemical concepts for nonchemistry majors; particularly those interested in pharmaceutical or medical careers. Prerequisites: 50:160:335, 339.

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.