BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (BIC)
620 Human Biochemistry (7 hrs.)
A study of structure and metabolism of biological compounds with special reference to the human. (PR: Organic Chemistry and consent of instructor)
628 Molecular Mechanisms in Growth and Differentiation (2 hrs.)
Advanced graduate course to acquaint students with the latest information on control of cell growth and differentiation at the molecular level. Lecture and student presentations. A short grant proposal is also required. (PR: BMS 600 and consent of instructor)
634 Lipid Biochemistry (2 hrs.)
Advanced study of lipid structure and metabolism. (PR: BIC 620 and consent of instructor)
636 Enzymes and Proteins (3 hrs.)
A study of structure and function of enzymes and other proteins, including proteomics, purification, enzyme assay and kinetics, molecular chaperones, protein ubiquitination and degradation, and protein engineering. We will discuss current literature concerning specific enzymes important in the cell cycle and regulation of gene expression. (PR: Biochemistry and consent of instructor)
638 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis (3 hrs.)
An advanced course in molecular biology and molecular genetics emphasizing current research in these areas. (PR: BIC 620 and consent of instructor)
643 Molecular Signal Transduction (3 hrs.)
An advanced exploration of the newest information on cellular signalling pathways. Special emphasis will be placed on current literature in following signal transduction from the plasma membrane to the nucleus. (PR: BIC 620 and consent of instructor)