Biochemistry
Feza Ozturk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry;
Robb D. VanPutte, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology;
Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics;
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, general track, should complete the second option listed under supplementary requirements. Also they must complete BCH 305, BCH 306, and CHE 300 beyond their biology major requirements. Biology majors seeking a BS degree, pre-professional track, should complete BCH 306, CHE 300 beyond their biology major requirements. Biology majors seeking a BA degree must complete CHE 205, CHE 206, BCH 305, BCH 306, and CHE 300 in addition to their biology major requirements. 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. |
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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RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
BCH 380-389 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY (1-3)
BCH 305 BIOCHEMISTRY I: Structure and Function (3)
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 150 and CHE 151 or CHE 205 and CHE 206. Annually, Fall.
BCH 306 BIOCHEMISTRY II: Chemical Metabolism (3)
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.
BCH 313L CELLULAR BIOLOGY LAB (1)
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. Alternate years, Spring, ‘07.
BCH 380-389 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY (1-3)
Detailed investigation of specific topics in biochemistry. Alternate years, Fall ‘07.