XII. Course Descriptions
Biochemistry
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
| BIOC*2580 Introductory Biochemistry S,F,W (3-3) [0.50] |
| The evolution, chemical structure, and biological roles of the major molecular components of the cell: proteins, nucleic acids,
lipids, and carbohydrates, enzymology, intermediary metabolism, with emphasis on catabolic processes.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050 or CHEM*2300 |
| BIOC*3560 Structure and Function in Biochemistry F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course develops the understanding of biochemical processes, by examining the enzymatic molecular mechanisms underlying
specific cellular and physiological systems. Examples may include oxygen binding/transport and the evolution of globin genes/proteins;
regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism; proteins that change shape, including enzymes, membrane proteins, and prion
proteins, blood clotting; neurotransmission.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580 |
| BIOC*4540 Enzymology W (3-3) [0.50] |
| A laboratory-intensive course. Enzyme active sites and the mechanisms of enzyme action; enzyme kinetics and regulation; recombinant
proteins and site-directed mutagenesis as tools for understanding enzymes.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*3560 (may be taken concurrently), BIOC*3570 |
| BIOC*4580 Membrane Biochemistry W (3-0) [0.50] |
| An examination at the molecular level of structure and functions of cell membranes, cell surfaces and associated structures.
Topics may include: membrane lipids; membrane protein structure; membrane transporters; ATP production; cytoskeleton; cell
surface carbohydrates; membrane biogenesis; signal transduction.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*3560 or BIOC*3570 |
