The department offers a five-year combined Bachelor's and Master's degree program to students with strong academic records who want to extend their scientific education and research for an additional year. Biochemistry majors interested in this option should discuss it with their academic adviser by the beginning of their senior year. All courses carry 3 credits unless otherwise specified. See also listings under Molecular and Cellular Biology Program. 526 Biochemistry Laboratory Introduction to laboratory work emphasizing contemporary methods in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Students perform all techniques mentioned.
Cross-listed with Micbio 565. Biol 285, Biochm 523 or concurrent enrollment, and consent of instructor. Credit, 4. 623 Advanced General Biochemistry Advanced treatment of selected topics in biochemistry, with readings taken from the current literature. Emphasis on experimental approaches and problem solving. 642 Advanced Molecular Biology Structure, biosynthesis, and function of nucleic acids and the translational apparatus.