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	BIOC 423*: Introductory Biochemistry. (3 credit) Introductory course into metabolic reactions within the cell with emphasis on a chemical understanding of the way the cell integrates and controls intermediary metabolism. Also included are quantitative problems in pH control, enzyme kinetics, structure of biomolecules and energetics. Biochm 423 should not be taken by students who anticipate majoring in biochemistry. Prerequisite: Chem 302 or 308. {Fall, Spring} [Course Director: Drs. Anderson or Osgood]
	BIOC 445* / 545*: Intensive Biochemistry I. (4 credit) An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins. Prerequisite: Chem 302 or 308; co-requisite: Chem 311 or 315. Graduate students see 545. Biomedical Sciences students see Biomed Sci 511 {Fall} [Course Director: Dr. Osgood]
	BIOC 446* /546*. Intensive Biochemistry II (Intermediary Metabolism). (4 credit) An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways. Prerequisite: 445. Graduate students see 546. Biomedical Sciences Students see BioMed Sci 512. {Spring} [Course Director: Dr. Anderson]
	BIOC 448L*: Biochemical Methods. (3) Biochemical techniques including chromatographic and electrophoretic purification of enzymes, determination of enzyme parameters (Vm, Km), fractionation of subcellular organelles, isolation of chromatin, biosynthesis of protein, analysis of DNA. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: 446L and a grade of C or higher in BIOC 445. {Spring} [Course Director: Dr. Anderson]
	BIOC 451: Physical Biochemistry (4 credit) A quantitative physical chemical approach to analyzing macromolecular structure and function: electrophoretic and hydrodynamic methods; mass spectrometry; optical and vibrational spectroscopic methods; nuclear magnetic resonance; diffraction methods; and, computational techniques. This course is not offered for graduate credit. Prerequisite: BIOCHM 445 and CHEM 315 or 311. {Spring} [Course Director: Dr. Sillerud]
	BIOC 463 / 563. Biochemistry of Disease I. (3 credit) Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states. Prerequisite: 423 or 446L. Graduate students see 563. {Fall} [Course Director: Dr. Hu]
	BIOC 464 /564. Biochemistry of Disease II. (3 credit) Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states. Prerequisite: 423 or 446L. Graduate students see 564. {Spring} [Course Director: Dr. C-A Hu]
	BIOC 465*: Biochemistry Education. (3 credit) Seminars and readings in current methods of biochemistry education. The course includes a practical experience in modern biochemistry education techniques and practices. The courses stresses multicontextual (universal design) curricular construction and provides students training in both lecture and tutorial formats of instruction. Prerequisites: a grade of A or B in BIOCHM 446 or an equivalent course and permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} [Course Director: Drs. Anderson and Osgood]
	BIOC 497: Senior Honors Research. (1-3) Senior thesis based on independent research. Prior to registering for this course the research request form must be completed and signed by the Director of the Honors Program. Research Request Form: Prerequisites: a grade of A or B in 448L and permission of the biochemistry honors program director. {Summer, Fall} [Course Director: Dr. Anderson]
	BIOC 498. Senior Honors Research. (1-3) Senior thesis based on independent research. Prior to registering for this course the research request form must be completed and signed by the Director of the Honors Program. Research Request Form: Prerequisites: a grade of A or B in 448L and permission of the biochemistry honors program director. {Summer, Fall} [Course Director: Dr. Anderson]
	BIOC 499: Biochemistry Research. (1-3) Independent research in biochemistry. Prior to registering for this course the research request form must be completed and signed by the Director of the Honors Program. Research Request Form: Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisites: permission of course director. {Fall, Spring, Summer} [Course Director: Dr. Anderson]
	* Indicates that the course may be taken for graduate credit.