Discussion of metabolic pathways, energy production, and metabolic regulatory mechanism. Credit Hours 3 Description Second semester of a comprehensive biochemistry course, including metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, steroids, amino acid synthesis and metabolism, molecular genetics, hormones, photosynthesis and integrated metabolism. Title Biochemistry Laboratory Number 274 Typically Offered Fall, Winter Prerequisites Biochemistry 270 and 272, or 272 concurrently. Title Biochemistry of Human Disease Number 280 Typically Offered Fall Prerequisites Biochemistry 270 and Instructors consent. Credit Hours 3 Description Small group learning of medical biochemistry through systematic analysis of clinical cases.
Emphases are on self-learning, group discussions, and teaching one another.
Letter grading only. Typically Offered Prerequisites Junior standing and Instructors consent. Credit Hours 2-3 Description Individually directed laboratory research for upperclass students under faculty supervision. Description Laboratory research for upper level honors students in consultation with Biochemistry faculty. Title Senior Seminar Number 299 Typically Offered Prerequisites Senior standing Credit Hours 1 Description Discuss journal papers dealing with current topics of research, techniques, status of field, importance of results.