Practical aspects of diffraction and structure solution are demonstrated by a collaborative study of a suitable small molecule of biological interest. Designed for senior honors and graduate students. Maximum enrolment of 10 students. Offered in alternate years. Directed reading and seminar course, based on papers taken from recent literature of protein research.
Students critically discuss the papers and give oral presentations to the class.
Designed for graduate students. This course is a journal club and discussion group in which current research topics on nucleic acids are discussed. Specific talks range from biochemistry, genetics and microbiology to nuclear biology and clinical aspects. Seminar course for advanced students. Detailed consideration is given to recent advances in research on protein structure and function and mechanism of enzyme action.