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BIOC 405 Introduction to Biochemistry (3) NSc
Survey of basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology, emphasizing broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of biologically important molecules. Suitable for pre-majors, for students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology. Cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been earned for BIOC 440. Prerequisite: BIOL 200; either CHEM 223, CHEM 237, or CHEM 335. Offered: AW.
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BIOC 406 Introduction to Biochemistry (3) NSc
Survey of basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology, emphasizing broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of biologically important molecules. Suitable for pre-majors, for students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology. Cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been earned for BIOC 441. Prerequisite: BIOC 405. Offered: WSp.
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BIOC 426 Basic Techniques in Biochemistry (4) NSc
Introduction to basic biochemistry experiments. Acquaints students (largely biochemistry majors) with basic biochemical laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: BIOC 440, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: AWSp.
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BIOC 440 Biochemistry (4) NSc
Biochemistry and molecular biology for undergraduate students in molecular and cellular biology, for biochemistry majors, and graduate students in other science departments. Course overlaps with: BIOC 450. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.5 BIOL 200; 2.5 in either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, or CHEM 337; 2.0 in either MATH 124, MATH 134, or MATH 144. Offered: A.
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BIOC 441 Biochemistry (4) NSc
Biochemistry and molecular biology for undergraduate students in molecular and cellular biology, for biochemistry majors, and graduate students in other science departments. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.2 in BIOC 440. Offered: W.
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BIOC 442 Biochemistry (4) NSc
Biochemistry and molecular biology for undergraduate students in molecular and cellular biology, for biochemistry majors, and graduate students in other science departments. Prerequisite: either 2.2 in BIOC 406 or 2.2 in BIOC 441, or a 2.2 in BIOC 451. Offered: Sp.
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BIOC 450 Honors Biochemistry: Visualizing Biochemical Concepts (4) NSc
For Biochemistry majors and molecular and cell biology majors. Core concepts in biochemistry, including protein structure, compartmentalization of reactions, thermodynamics and kinetics in a biological context, energy production, and regulation of metabolic pathways. HONORS BIOC covers the same topics as BIOC 440, but emphasizes group exercises and analysis of primary literature. Course overlaps with: BIOC 440. Offered: A.
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BIOC 451 Honors Introduction to Biochemistry (4)
BIOC is the honors version of BIOC 441; it covers the same topics in metabolism and gene expression using the same textbook, but is taught as a group discussion of selected publications from the primary literature, with an emphasis on research strategy, experimental design, creative thinking, and scientific communication. Offered: W.
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BIOC 495 Biology of Fermentation (3) NSc
Practical application of biology and chemistry in beer and winemaking. Students learn to culture yeast, ferment foods, brew beer from malted grains, and perform chemical analysis of wine must. Prerequisite: either BIOL 310, BIOL 313, BIOL 340, BIOL 350, BIOL 354, BIOL 355, BIOL 356, BIOL 360, BIOL 380, BIOC 405, BIOC 426, BIOC 440, or BIOC 450. Offered: jointly with BIOL 495; W.
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BIOC 499 Undergraduate Research (*, max. 35)
Investigative work on enzymes, proteins, lipids, molecular biology, developmental biology, intermediary metabolism, physical biochemistry, and related fields. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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BIOC 510 ISCRM Research Updates and Stem Cell Club ([0/1]-, max. 12)
Presents ongoing research at the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine. Includes diverse subject matter in regenerative medicine, with new, unpublished data, and opportunity to identify collaborations and contacts for discussion, and an understanding of the state of the art. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: jointly with CONJ 510.
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BIOC 520 Seminar (1)
Seminar dealing with timely topics in the field of biochemistry. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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BIOC 530 Introduction to Structural Biology (3)
Graduate-level discussion of the structure, function, and chemistry of proteins, control of enzymatic reactions. Prerequisite: a comprehensive course in biochemistry and permission. Offered: A.
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BIOC 533 Topics In Biochemistry (1, max. 30)
Provides in-depth examination of current topics in biochemistry, molecular biology, and structural biology. Designed to help participants in basic science departments become acquainted with latest ideas on selected topics. Emphasis on analysis of key concepts in the field with reference to classical papers and recent literature. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AW.
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BIOC 534 Topics In Molecular Biophysics (1.5, max. 30)
Emphasis on methods used to study macromolecular structure and dynamics, including x-ray crystallography, NMR, optical spectroscopy, computer modeling, protein folding and ligand binding. Two topics covered each quarter; students may register for one or both. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.
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BIOC 540 Literature Review (2)
Emphasizes critical evaluation of original articles in the literature. For first-year graduate students in biochemistry and students of other science departments, with permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with BPSD 540; A.
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BIOC 541 Literature Review (2)
Emphasizes critical evaluation of original articles in the literature. For first-year graduate students in biochemistry and students of other science departments, with permission of instructor. Offered: W.
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BIOC 542 Literature Review (2)
Emphasizes critical evaluation of original articles in the literature. For first-year graduate students in biochemistry and students of other science departments, with permission of instructor. Offered: Sp.
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BIOC 581 Introduction to Biochemical Research (4, max. 16)
Student works with one of the research groups within the department for one quarter and then rotates to other laboratories for second and third quarters. Prerequisite: graduate standing in biochemistry or permission of instructor. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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BIOC 600 Independent Study or Research (*-)
Offered: AWSpS.
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BIOC 650 Biochemistry Clerkship in Scientific Teaching ([1-6]-, max. 15)
The pedagogical requirement addressed by this course is direct experience in teaching undergraduate Biochemistry classes under the direct oversite and mentorship of regular course instructors. By the end of this course, the graduate student will have developed skills, abilities and insights as a science educator and communicator through the sustained support and guidance of the instructor of record. Prerequisite: PhD student standing. Offered: AWSp.
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BIOC 700 Master's Thesis (*-)
Offered: AWSpS.
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BIOC 800 Doctoral Dissertation (*-)
Offered: AWSpS.
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