Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (GBCH)
5000 Graduate Level6000 Graduate Level7000 Research Level 8000 Doctoral Level
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5000 Level Course
5421. General Biochemistry (4:4:0). Human life processes at the molecular level with emphasis on biochemical homeostasis and control mechanisms.Back to Top
6000 Level Courses
6000. Master’s Thesis (V1-6).
6101. Biochemistry Conference (1:1:0). Informal conferences between faculty and students considering topics of current interest in biochemistry not normally included in other courses. Literature search, evaluation, organization, writing, and oral presentation by the student are emphasized. Different topic each semester. May be repeated for credit.
6121. History of Biochemistry (1:1:0). Discussion of highlights in the advancement of biochemical knowledge.
6135, 6235, 6335, 6535. Topics in Biochemistry (1:1:0, 2:2:0, 3:3:0, 5:5:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lectures in specific areas of biochemistry not normally included in other courses. May be repeated for credit with change of content.
6441. Cell Signaling (4:4:0). Topics include structure and function of membranes and organelles, mechanisms of transcription and translation, and regulation of cellular processes including both the endocrine and nonendocrine aspects.
6323. Molecular Genetics and Nucleic Acids (3:3:0). This course will be based on readings and discussions of primary literature in the areas of nucleic acid biology. As such, the students will read and discuss a single historic or illustrative peer-reviewed paper during each session for each of the topics listed below. Successful completion of this course will give the student a firm foundation in nucleic acid biology and prepare the student to read, discuss, and understand literature from the disciplines of DNA and RNA structure and function, gene expression, molecular biology, molecular genetics, and genomics.
6333. Advanced Protein Biochemistry (3:3:0). Teaches advanced concepts in the field of protein biochemistry with emphasis on the fundamentals of protein biosynthesis, structure, and folding; methods of characterizing protein structural properties and conformation; and techniques for purifying proteins with diverse properties. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the GSBS common first year curriculum or consent of the course director.Back to Top
7000 Level Courses
7000. Research (V1-12).
7101. Biochemistry Seminar (1:1:0). Back to Top
8000 Level Course
8000. Doctor’s Dissertation (V1-12).Back to Top