Feza Ozturk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry;

fozturk@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6935; Voigt Science Hall 228

 

Robb D. VanPutte, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology;

rdvanput@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6930; Voigt Science Hall 223A

 

Biochemistry is the study of life processes at the molecular level through structural and functional relationships. Biochemical research provides insights into the deeper understanding of living systems at the most fundamental level, and allows our culture to manipulate this knowledge towards the betterment of humanity. A strong background in biochemistry is of utmost importance to those students who go on to the medical and other health related fields. The biochemistry minor aims to prepare these students for their future careers through a well-balanced curriculum of interdisciplinary courses.

 

Students majoring in Biology or Chemistry may elect to have a minor in Biochemistry by completing the following courses according to degree plan:

 

Biology majors seeking a BS degree must complete BCH 305, BCH 306, and CHE 300 beyond their biology major requirements. Biology majors seeking a BA degree must complete CHE 205 and CHE 206 in addition to the requirements listed above. If two minors (Chemistry and Biochemistry) are declared, BCH 305 cannot be counted towards the Chemistry minor. Chemistry majors must complete BIO 110, BCH 305, BCH 306, and BCH 313L beyond their chemistry major requirements. The same requirement regarding minimum cumulative grade point average and the Pass/C-/D/Fail option that apply to the major apply to the minor.

 

BIOCHEMISTRY MINOR REQUIREMENTS                                             36 crs.

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BIO 110 CHE 105 CHE 106 CHE 205 CHE 206 CHE 300 BCH 305 BCH 306 BCH 313L

PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I     COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I    COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I   ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II  ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY   BIOCHEMISTRY I BIOCHEMISTRY II     CELL BIOLOGY LAB

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In-depth study of the structure and function of relationships of biological molecules in eukaryotic cells, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Different types of catalytic, regulatory and membrane transfer mechanisms will be investigated in reference to the type and outcome of the reaction process. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHE 205, 206. Alternate years, Fall ’06.

 

In-depth study of intermediary metabolism, both catabolic and anabolic, in eukaryotic cells including carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolisms in reference to the known molecular/genetic disorders of human metabolism. The course focuses on the overall integration of metabolism through the study of inter-regulatory factors at the molecular level. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BCH 305. Alternate years, Spring ’07.

 

This course includes only the laboratory portion of BIO 313 Cellular Biology which is a 4 credit-hour course. The laboratory emphasizes the use of a variety of techniques, methods, and equipment as powerful tools for examining cell structure and function. Three-hour lab each week. Prerequisites: BIO 110 and concurrent enrollment in BCH 305. Alternate years, Fall ’06.