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2018-2019 
    
2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biochemistry

  
  • BCHM 120 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry

    Credits: 4
    A survey of major concepts in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Organic foundation of structures and basic reactions of organic molecules emphasizing functional groups and establishing foundation for understanding structure and function of biological molecules, regulation of biochemical pathways. For nursing, dietetics, and allied health students. Not applicable toward a major or minor in chemistry or biochemistry.

    Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures and a 3-hour lab
    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I

    Credits: 4
    Study of the fundamental principles of enzyme kinetics and mechanisms based on the structure and chemistry of biomolecules including amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleotides, nucleic acids, and biological membranes.

    Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 4 lectures
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 232  
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • BCHM 422 - Biochemistry II

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of BCHM 421 including selected topics of hormone and regulatory biochemistry, the study of the four primary neurotransmitter systems and an overview of selected human pathologies emphasizing cancer biochemistry and biology.

    Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): BCHM 421  
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • BCHM 430 - Biochemistry Lab

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods for the isolation, purification and identification of biological materials and applications of enzyme kinetics.

    Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 4-hour lab
    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): BCHM 421  
    Recommended: BCHM 422  
    Schedule Type: Lab
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • BCHM 521 - Biochemistry I

    Credits: 3
    Study of the fundamental principles of enzyme kinetics and mechanisms based on the structure and chemistry of biomolecules including amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleotides, nucleic acids and biological membranes.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 232  
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Term Offering: Fall, Summer
    College Code: CAS


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