 | | Course ID: | BCMB 3100. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Course
Description: | The structure and function of biological molecules, enzymology,
metabolism and bioenergetics, and molecular biology. | | Athena Title: | Intro Biochem and Molec Biol | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 3100E, BCMB 3100H | | Prerequisite: | (CHEM 2211 or CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2411) and (CHEM 2211L or CHEM 2311L or CHEM 2411L) and (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 2107H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 3100E. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Course
Description: | The structure and function of biological molecules, enzymology,
metabolism and bioenergetics, and recombinant DNA technology. | | Athena Title: | Intro Biochem and Molec Biol | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 3100, BCMB 3100H | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (CHEM 2211 or CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2411) and (CHEM 2211L or CHEM 2311L or CHEM 2411L) and (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 2107H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 3100H. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Honors) | Course
Description: | The structure and function of biological molecules, enzymology,
metabolism and bioenergetics, and molecular biology. For honors
students who have completed prerequisite introductory biology and
chemistry coursework. | | Athena Title: | Intro Biochem and Molec Biol H | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 3100, BCMB 3100E | | Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 2107H) and (CHEM 2211 or CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2411) and (CHEM 2211L or CHEM 2311L or CHEM 2411L)] and permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 3150. 1-3 hours. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Course
Description: | Seminars, readings, and discussions of topics related to
biochemistry, biotechnology, and molecular biology. Scientific
writing will be emphasized, and visits to laboratories may be
scheduled. | | Athena Title: | SPECIAL TOPICS | | Nontraditional Format: | The topics can be directed to individual student interest, and
off-campus travel and research can be accommodated. | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1103L) or BIOL 1107-1107L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 3600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Genomics and Bioinformatics | Course
Description: | A focus on the remarkable impact that genome sequencing projects
is having on virtually all aspects of biochemistry, as well as on
medicine and biotechnology. An introduction to a broad range of
'omic' topics, including functional genomics, microarrays,
proteomics, physiological genomics, and bioinformatics. | | Athena Title: | GENOMICS/BIOINFORM | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 3600H | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4010/6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BTEC(BCMB)(PBIO) 4000L. 4 hours. 8 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Methods in Biotechnology | Course
Description: | Laboratory instruction in the methods for manipulation of plants,
microbes, and animals for biotechnological purposes. | | Athena Title: | Methods in Biotechnology | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H | | Pre or Corequisite: | BIOL 3110L or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BINF(BCMB) 4005/6005. 2 hours. 1 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Essential Computing Skills for Biologists | Course
Description: | The most essential computing skills for modern biologists, such
as MySQL, R, and AWK, as well as how to access and use High
Performance Computer clusters and construct reusable data
analysis workflows in RCC and the Galaxy system. Emphasis will be
on hands-on work on computer work and problem solving. | | Athena Title: | Computing Skills for Biologist | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4010/6010. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | Course
Description: | A comprehensive treatment of biochemistry and molecular biology stressing structures of biological molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, enzymology and selected aspects of metabolism and bioenergetics. | | Athena Title: | Biochem and Molecular Biol I | | Pre or Corequisite: | CHEM 2212 and CHEM 2212L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4020/6020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | Course
Description: | A comprehensive treatment of biochemistry and molecular biology stressing aspects of metabolism, metabolic regulation, bioenergetics, and recombinant DNA methodologies. | | Athena Title: | Biochem and Molecular Biol II | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 4010/6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4030L. 4 hours. 1.5 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Bioprocess Technology | Course
Description: | Introduction to concepts in Biotechnology. Students will examine
lab safety, quality systems, calculations, doubling time,
protein analysis, downstream processing, design of experiments,
protein expression, and protein purification. This lab class
will include projects for student teams to work on as well as
out-of-class assignments. | | Athena Title: | Bioprocess Technology | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will be given reading and writing assignments to be
completed out of class each week. | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 1107H or BIOL 2107H) and (CHEM 1212L or CHEM 1312L or CHEM 1412L) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4030H. 4 hours. 1.5 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Bioprocess Technology (Honors) | Course
Description: | Introduction to concepts in Biotechnology. Students will examine
lab safety, quality systems, calculations, doubling time,
protein analysis, downstream processing, design of experiments,
protein expression, and protein purification. This lab class
will include projects for student teams to work on as well as
out-of-class assignments. | | Athena Title: | Bioprocess Technology Honors | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will be given reading and writing assignments to be
completed out of class each week. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(CHEM) 4110/6110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Physical Biochemistry | Course
Description: | The principles of physical chemistry applied to biological molecules and systems, including current approaches in structural biology. | | Athena Title: | Physical Biochemistry | | Pre or Corequisite: | (BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4010/6010) and (PHYS 1112-1112L or PHYS 1212-1212L) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4120/6120. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Human Biochemistry and Disease | Course
Description: | Integrated treatment of human biochemistry and selected topics on the biochemical basis of human disease. Examples will be given of inheritable and acquired disorders. | | Athena Title: | HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4010/6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Human Biochemistry II | Course
Description: | Exploration of advanced topics in medicine from a molecular
standpoint, with a focus on the mechanistic basis for acquired
and infectious diseases. | | Athena Title: | Human Biochemistry II | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 4120/6120 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CHEM(BCMB) 4190/6190. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to NMR Spectroscopy | Course
Description: | Principles and instrumental aspects of NMR spectroscopy,
including pulsed Fourier transform techniques, proton and
carbon-13 techniques used in the analysis of organic compounds,
polypeptides and other small molecules. Students also learn to
operate NMR spectrometers in the Chemistry Department. | | Athena Title: | Introductory NMR | | Prerequisite: | (CHEM 2211 and CHEM 2212) or (CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2312H) or (CHEM 2411 and CHEM 2412) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(ENTO)(BTEC) 4200/6200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Biotechnology | Course
Description: | Applied aspects of biochemistry and molecular biology in various fields, with emphasis on the use of recombinant DNA methods and protein engineering. | | Athena Title: | Biotechnology | | Prerequisite: | (BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 4010/6010) and GENE 3200-3200D | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 4960L | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 4970L | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 4980L | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | BCMB 4020/6020 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 6000. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | General Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Course
Description: | Beginning intensive one-semester graduate-level course in biochemistry and molecular biology covering the structure and function of biological molecules, enzymology, metabolism, bioenergetics, and recombinant DNA technology. | | Athena Title: | BIOCHEM & MOL BIOL | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in BCMB 4010/6010 or BCMB 4020/6020 or BCMB 8010 or BCMB 8020 | | Prerequisite: | CHEM 2212 and CHEM 2212L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(BCHE) 6030L. 4 hours. 12 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Bioprocess Technology | Course
Description: | Introduction to concepts in Biotechnology. Students will examine lab safety, quality systems, calculations, doubling time,
protein analysis, downstream processing, design of experiments, protein expression, and protein purification. This lab class
will include projects for student teams to work on as well as out-of-class assignments. | | Athena Title: | Bioprocess Technology | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will be given reading and writing assignments to be completed out of class each week. | | Pre or Corequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (CHEM 1212L or CHEM 1312L or CHEM 1412L) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 7000. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 20 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | MASTER'S RESEARCH | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 7300. 1-10 hours. Repeatable for maximum 20 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Thesis | Course
Description: | Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | MASTER'S THESIS | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and thesis preparation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8005. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Graduate Professional Development | Course
Description: | A discussion of topics that are fundamental to modern graduate
research, including safe laboratory practices, scientific ethics,
the scientific method, and scientific resource awareness.
Student assignments will explore approaches for identifying and
securing independent research funding. | | Athena Title: | GRAD DEVELOP | | Pre or Corequisite: | BCMB 7000 or BCMB 8035 or BCMB 9000 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8007. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Fermentation Technology | Course
Description: | Introduces concepts in fermentation to students already
familiar with industrial microbiology. The course will have a
lecture and lab component, with students getting hands-on
experience with fermentors and cell culture equipment. | | Athena Title: | FERMENTATION TECH. | | Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1103L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) and (CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1110L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) and MIBO 3500 and MIBO 3510L and MIBO 4680/6680 and (BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4020/6020) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8008. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Downstream Processing | Course
Description: | Techniques used in downstream processing of material produced
in fermentation or cell culture. Students will get hands-on
experience with real-life problems in downstream processing. | | Athena Title: | DOWNSTREAM PROCESS | | Pre or Corequisite: | [(BIOL 1103&BIOL 1103L) or (BIOL 1107&BIOL 1107L)] & [(CHEM 1110&CHEM 1110L) or (CHEM 1211&CHEM 1211L)] & MIBO 3500 & MIBO 3510L & MIBO 4680/6680 & (BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4020/6020 orBCMB 8007 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8010. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | Course
Description: | Advanced biochemistry and molecular biology stressing thermodynamic principles in biochemistry, structural biology, enzymology, and aspects of metabolism and bioenergetics. | | Athena Title: | ADV BIOC/MOL BIOL I | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4010/6010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8020. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | Course
Description: | Advanced biochemistry and molecular biology stressing metabolism and bioenergetics, replication, transcription, RNA processing, genetic codes, translation, membrane transport, and signal transduction. | | Athena Title: | ADV BIOCHEM II | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8030. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Course
Description: | Overview of current departmental research and introduction to research facilities. Training and practical experience in oral presentation, scientific writing, and grant preparation. | | Athena Title: | INTRO RES BMB | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8035. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. 3-9 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Laboratory Rotation | Course
Description: | Exploratory laboratory research for first year biochemistry
graduate students. | | Athena Title: | LAB ROTATION | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(CHEM) 8040. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Physical Biochemistry | Course
Description: | Principles in physical chemistry and biophysics to biological macromolecules, including structural biology, hydrodynamics, electronic and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and crystallography. | | Athena Title: | ADV PHYS BIOC | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8050. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 5 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry | Course
Description: | Advanced molecular and cellular biochemistry, including structure, biosynthesis, and assembly of cell proteins and nucleic acids. | | Athena Title: | CELL & MOL BIOC | | Nontraditional Format: | Selected readings and meetings with speakers in the annual BMB Symposium. | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8020 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8060. 2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 20 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar | Course
Description: | Seminar dealing with various topics in current biochemistry and molecular biology. | | Athena Title: | BIOC & MOL BIOL SEM | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8070. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 10 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Research Discussion | Course
Description: | Research discussion focused on current research in biochemistry
and molecular biology. | | Athena Title: | Research Discussion | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8010 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8080. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Current Literature in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Course
Description: | Journal club in selected topics in cell and molecular biochemistry. | | Athena Title: | Current Literature in BCMB | | Nontraditional Format: | Journal club. | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8020 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(CHEM) 8110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Topics in Protein Structure-Function Relationships | Course
Description: | The relationship of protein structure to biological function, including protein folding, conformation, stability, and enzyme mechanisms. | | Athena Title: | PROTEIN STR/FUNC | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(GENE) 8120. 2 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Topics in Gene Expression | Course
Description: | Regulation of gene expression at the post-transcriptional and
post-translational levels. | | Athena Title: | GENE EXPRESSION | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8010 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Topics in Glycobiology | Course
Description: | Complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates, including biosynthesis, structure, and biological function. | | Athena Title: | GLYCOBIOLOGY | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Topics in Cell Signaling and Cell-Cell Communication | Course
Description: | Molecular mechanisms of cell signaling and communication with
emphasis on receptor-mediated signaling pathways, cell cycle and
cancer, extracellular matrix and integrins, and differentiation
and morphogenesis. | | Athena Title: | CELL SIGNALING | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(CHEM) 8180. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Bioimaging Using X-rays, Neutrons, and Electrons | Course
Description: | The basic principles of X-ray and neutron diffractions,
cryo-electron microscopy, and other complementary imaging methods
will be introduced. The strengths and limitations of these
methods will be studied. Examples of recent use of these
individual or combined tools in advancing the understanding of
biological systems will be highlighted. | | Athena Title: | Bioimaging Methods | | Prerequisite: | BCMB 8010 and BCMB(CHEM) 8040 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(CHEM) 8190. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | NMR Spectroscopy of Biomolecules | Course
Description: | NMR spectroscopy with applications to proteins and other biopolymers. Special attention will be given to methods of structure determination. | | Athena Title: | Biol NMR Spec | | Prerequisite: | BCMB(CHEM) 8040 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB(BINF) 8210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Computational Methods in Bioinformatics | Course
Description: | Computational methods, including development and implementation
of computer codes, used to solve biological problems;
development and solution of statistical and mathematical
biological models. Topics include bio-sequence comparison and
analysis, functional site prediction, structure prediction and
analysis, and biological data analysis. | | Athena Title: | COMP METHODS | | Prerequisite: | CSCI 4470/6470 or BCMB 4010/6010 or CHEM 6911 or MATH(CSCI) 4630/6630 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CHEM(BCMB) 8220. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Physical Methods in Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry | Course
Description: | Physical methods used in inorganic and bioinorganic chemical research including UV/visible/near IR absorption spectroscopy, (magnetic) circular dichroism, electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, Mossbauer and X-ray absorption spectroscopies, single crystal x-ray diffraction, and magnetochemistry. | | Athena Title: | Phys Methods Inorg Bioin Chem | | Prerequisite: | CHEM 8210 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CHEM(BCMB) 8250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Course
Description: | Biological processes and molecules, mainly proteins and nucleic acids, which incorporate metal ions. Topics include metal binding to biopolymers, the roles of metal ions in biological processes such as electron transfer, atom or group transfer, and the use of metal complexes as therapeutic agents. | | Athena Title: | BIOINORG CHEM | | Pre or Corequisite: | BCMB 6000 or BCMB 8010 or CHEM 6400 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO(BCMB)(BINF) 8270L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Composition, Organization, and Evolution of Genomes | Course
Description: | Computational approaches to the study of properties of eukaryotic
and prokaryotic genomes, genome evolution, and statistical and
computational methods for genome analyses and comparisons.
Topics include composition of prokaryotic genomes, eukaryotic
chromosome structure, lateral gene transfer, genome
rearrangements. Emphasis will be placed on biological
interpretations of sequence data. | | Athena Title: | GENOME ORGANIZATION | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Proteomics | Course
Description: | Principles of protein characterization with emphasis on
extraction, protein/peptide separation, protein identification,
differential protein qualification, mass spectrometry, and
bioinformatics. Lectures and discussion of the current
literature. | | Athena Title: | ADV PROTEOM | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CHEM(BCMB)(BINF) 8330. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Macromolecular Simulations | Course
Description: | Introduces techniques of molecular simulation relevant to
biomolecular systems, and provides extensive hands-on
experience with current modeling and simulational programs.
Typical projects include protein homology modeling, 3-D
structure refinement by molecular dynamics simulations, and the
calculation of interaction energies. | | Athena Title: | MOLECULAR MODELING | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(BCMB)(MIBO) 8520. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics of Parasites | Course
Description: | Molecular genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry of parasites. Systems of unique significance to parasites will be emphasized. | | Athena Title: | MOLEC PARASITOL | | Pre or Corequisite: | CBIO 8010 or BCMB 8020 or GENE 8930 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CHEM(BCMB) 8810. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Mass Spectrometry | Course
Description: | Modern methods of mass spectrometry covering fundamental principles, instrumentation, and data interpretation. New techniques for the structural analysis of biomolecules. | | Athena Title: | MASS SPECTROMETRY | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8900. 3-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Graduate Internship | Course
Description: | Experiential learning is carried out in cooperating industries or agencies. The student will develop skills relevant to their career goals. | | Athena Title: | Graduate Internship | | Nontraditional Format: | The student will be off-campus working with an approved employer, gaining valuable training and relevant work experience. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | GENE(BCMB) 8910. 2 hours. 1 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | DNA Modeling | Course
Description: | The building of space filling models to help students understand the structure/function relationships of RNA and DNA. Computer modeling approaches will also be taught. | | Athena Title: | DNA MODELING | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | PBIO(GENE)(PATH)(BCMB)(MIBO) 8960. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Genetics of Yeast and Filamentous Fungi | Course
Description: | Classical genetics and molecular biology of budding yeast, fission yeast, and model filamentous fungi. Includes life cycle, cell cycle, cytoskeleton, mating types, morphogenesis, pathogenesis, mutant screens, and cloning strategies. | | Athena Title: | GENETICS OF FUNGI | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 8990. 1-5 hours. Repeatable for maximum 20 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Problems in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Course
Description: | Focused research, advanced readings, and tutorials with faculty members. | | Athena Title: | PROB BIOC&MOL BIOL | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 9000. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 350 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | BCMB 9300. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | DOCT DISSERTATION | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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