For details on the B.Sc. in Biochemistry see the College of Arts & Science section.
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 200, 220; BIOC 230, or BIOL 211; or permission of the department.
This advanced course examines current topics in plant biochemistry with an emphasis on metabolic and developmental integration as well as plant interaction with the environment. Current literature from these subject areas will be incorporated and emphasis given to the molecular genetic approaches utilized to elucidate our current understanding.
Note: Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BIOC 420. This course will be offered in the academic year 2004-2005 and in alternate years thereafter (2006-2007, etc.).
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 211; BIOC 310; or permission of the department.
The biochemical properties of eukaryotic cells will be investigated with special emphasis on post-translational modifications of secreted and membrane proteins, cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions, signal transduction, cell-cycle control, apoptosis, neoplastic transformation and tumor progression. Students will be asked to research one of the topics discussed in the course by consulting the current literature and prepare a term paper.
Note: This course will be offered in 2005-2006 and and in alternate years thereafter (2007-2008, etc.).
1(3L/3P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 200 (or 203);or equivalent and permission of instructor; MATH 110, and 112 or 116 are also advisable.
Describes the principles, methodology, application and limitations of the techniques in x-ray crytallographic structure elucidations. The methods employed to solve both small molecule and macromolecular crystal structures will be discussed and a small molecular structure determination will be carried out by the students.
Note: Offered in 2005-2006 and in alternate years thereafter (2007-2008, etc.).