Undergraduate

With the publication of the Human Genome and other discoveries describing the molecular basis of life, tremendous opportunities await students with the right background and training. Biochemists study the molecular interactions that guide many processes involved in living organisms. This includes exploring the underlying chemical and physical properties of these organisms, from metabolism and enzyme kinetics to gene transfection and cellular signaling.

Students graduating from this program are well-positioned for careers in a range of areas, including medicine, biomedical research and teaching, and all of the many disciplines that encompass the molecular aspects of the life sciences. With the recent publication of the Human Genome and other discoveries describing the molecular basis of life, tremendous opportunities await those students with the right background and training. Don't just watch the future of science-join us and become part of the community of scientists making it happen!

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Comprehensive Undergraduate Biochemistry Course Listings

Catalog TitleCourse NumberCoordinatorDescription & Prerequisite(s)

BIOC 001 (1010)

Fall

(1 credit)

 

Biochemistry: Modern Perspect 1 Varies

Description: This is Part I of a sequence to help students develop an understanding of what the field of biochemistry is, its core principles, and what biochemists do.

Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry major, First-year standing.

BIOC 002

(1011)

Spring

(1 credit)

Biochemistry: Modern Perspect 2Varies

Description: This is Part 2 of a sequence to help students develop an understanding of what the field of biochemistry is, its core principles, and what biochemists do.

Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry major, First-year standing.

BIOC 191

(2991)

All Terms
(1 credit)

Undergraduate ResearchStephen Everse

Description: Participation in a research program

currently being pursued by a faculty member of

Department.

Written report due at end of each semester.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 31, 32 or 35, and 36.

Some programs may require additional courses in chemistry.

BIOC 201

(3001)

All Terms

(3 credits)

Fundamentals of Biochemistry Varies

Description: Provides a broad introduction to the

field of biochemistry. Students will explore the molecular

basis and chemical principles of biochemistry pertinent to

living systems. This course is taught by LCOM faculty

and emphasizes the relevance of biochemistry

to health, disease, physiology and medicine.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 026, CHEM 042, CHEM 048, CHEM 142, or equivalent; BIOL 002, BCOR 012, BCOR 103, or equivalent.

BIOC 205

(3005)

Fall
(3 credits)

Biochemistry IJay SilveiraDescription: Survey course covering the chemistry, structure, metabolism, and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 142, 144

BIOC 206

(3006)

Spring
(3 credits)

Biochemistry II

Greg Gilmartin

Chris Francklyn

Description: Survey course covering nucleic acids, protein synthesis, cellular and physiological control mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC/CHEM/MMG 205

BIOC 207

(3007)

Spring
(3 credits)

Biochemistry Laboratory

 

Jay Silveira

Description: Introduction to standard biochemical laboratory techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC/CHEM/MMG 205 or concurrent enrollment in BIOC/CHEM/MMG 205.

BIOC 263

(3007) 

Spring

(3 credits)

Nutritional BiochemistryRobert Hondal

Description: Comprehensive study of the metabolism of the macro-nutrients by humans with emphasis on hormonal control of biochemical pathways, nutritional and metabolic interrelationships and dietary disorders. The biochemistry of the micronutrients and vitamins will also be studied.

Prerequisite(s): BIOC 205 or PBIO 185.

BIOC 275

(3075)

Fall

(3 credits)

Advanced Biochemistry of Human DiseaseVaries

Description: The course takes a deep dive into five

distinct areas of biochemistry related to a disease or group

of diseases primarily through group learning. Key biochemical

principles are reviewed and extended. Additionally students will read and discuss a primary literature article with each area.

Prerequisite(s): NSF 183, BIOC 201, or BIOC 205.

BIOC 284

(4084)

Spring
(1 credit)

Biochemistry Senior Seminar

Varies

 

Description: Oral and written presentaion of a subject of current biochemical interest.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status cross listed with CHEM 284, MMG 284.

BIOC 292

(2995 +

3995)

All Terms

(1-18 credits)

Undergraduate ResearchStephen Everse

Description: Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded.

Prerequisite(s): Offered at department discretion.

BIOC 294

(3994)

All Terms

(1-3 credits)

Teaching Assistantship

Jay Silveira

 

Stephen Everse

Description: Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory-level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded.

Prerequisite(s): Offered at department discretion.

BIOC 295 All Terms

(1 credit)

Advanced Special TopicsVariesSee Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

BIOC 295A

Fall

(1 credit)

Fundamentals of Biochemistry Laboratory Varies

Description: Introduction to common biochemical techniques.

Prerequisite(s): BIOC 201 (Can be taken concurrently)