This is Part I of a sequence to help students develop an understanding of what the field of biochemistry is, its core principles, and what biochemists do. Prerequisites: Biochemistry major, First-year standing.

Provides a broad introduction to the field of biochemistry. Students will explore the molecular basis and chemical principles of biochemistry pertinent to living systems. This course is taught by LCOM faculty and emphasizes the relevance of biochemistry to health, disease, physiology and medicine. Prerequisites: CHEM 1150, CHEM 1580, CHEM 1550, CHEM 2585, or equivalent; BIOL 1450, BCOR 1450, BCOR 2500, or equivalent.

Introduction to chemistry and structure of biological macromolecules; examination of mechanisms of chemical processes in biological systems including enzyme catalysis, biosynthesis, regulation, and information transfer. Prerequisite: CHEM 1550 or CHEM 2585.

Introduction to biochemical tools, including spectrometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis; natural and recombinant enzyme isolation; assays of DNA-modifying enzymes; computer-based structure/function exercises. Prerequisite: BIOC 3005.

Course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) designed to develop students' critical thinking and use of the scientific method. Students will read the literature to identify a biological question linked to a specific protein, develop a hypothesis, and test it at the bench. Findings will be presented to their classmates. Prerequisites: BIOC 3005, BIOC 3006, BIOC 3007. Pre/Co-requisites: BIOC 3005, BIOC 3006, BIOC 3007.

The course takes a deep dive into five distinct areas of biochemistry related to a disease or group of diseases primarily through group learning. Key biochemical principles are reviewed and extended. Additionally students will read and discuss a primary literature article with each area. Prerequisites: NFS 2183, BIOC 3001, or BIOC 3005.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory-level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Oral and written presentation of a subject of current biochemical interest. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

College honors thesis or other department/program honors, under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered at department discretion.

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Survey for science majors. Chemistry, structure, metabolism, and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids; enzymes, bioenergetics and respiratory processes. Prerequisite: CHEM 2585 or Instructor permission.

Overview of cancer biology for health science students. Foundation for cancer research. Lecture format; interdisciplinary viewpoint; outside lectures. Prerequisite: BIOC 6001 or Department permission.

Research for the Master's Thesis.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Research for the Doctoral Dissertation.