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| BCHM 501 | Biochemistry DN (5) |
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| BCHM 504 | Introduction to Biochemistry (5) Quantitative concepts of pH and buffers. Structure, function, and metabolism of the four major classes of biological macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids) and their subunits. Holoenzyme composition (vitamins, minerals) and activity. Bioenergetics. Regulatory mechanisms that contribute to homeostasis in biological systems. Flow of genetic information: replication, transcription, translation, and regulation. Connective tissue and body-fluid components. Lecture and demonstration primarily for dental students. |
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| BCHM 506 | Seminar Presentation in Biochemistry (1) |
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| BCHM 508 | Principles of Biochemistry (6) Chemistry of amino acids and proteins. Enzyme properties and mechanisms. Bioenergetics. Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids. Protein biosynthesis and the control of gene expression. Special topics in physiological chemistry: connective tissue components, acid-base balance, hormones, vitamins, and minerals. |
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| BCHM 509 | Biochemistry of the Human Body DN (5) Studies the living process at the molecular level. Properties of water, the medium in which the biomolecules interact. Concepts of pH and buffers and structure and functional roles of amino acids and proteins. Enzyme properties and mechanisms. Role of micronutrients in biological systems. Bioenergetics. Catabolism and biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Collagen structure as a product of gene expression. Regulatory control of metabolism as a basis for maintaining homeostasis in biological systems. Hormone structure and function. |
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| BCHM 534 | Techniques of Biochemistry (5) Intensive, integrated laboratory experience in protein chemistry, and the physical characterization of macromolecules. Writing scientific papers. |
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| BCHM 544 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (2-4) Recommended for the PhD. (2+2+2). Recent examples include proteins: modern methods of study; selected cellular events in carcinogenesis; enzyme kinetics; transgenic plants for human health. Cross-listing: CMBL 538; BIOL 546; MICR 538. |
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| BCHM 551 | Special Problems in Biochemistry (2-6) |
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| BCHM 697 | Research (1-10) |
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| BCHM 698 | Thesis (1-3) |
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| BCHM 699 | Dissertation (1-5) |
Last Revised: Wed, Jun 06, 2007
