2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Biochemistry

Biochemistry Program
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Credit designation below title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

BIOC 302 Biochemistry II
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: BIOC 301
A continuation of BIOC 301 concerning the metabolism of nitrogen, amino acids, nucleotides, and nucleic acids and the function of cell membranes, hormones, and specialized tissues.

BIOC 311 Biochemistry Laboratory I
0c-4l-1sh
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and CHEM 232
A companion to BIOC 301 including experiments in photometry, enzyme kinetics and purification, lipid isolation and characterization, electron transport in respiration and photosynthesis, and use of radioisotopes.

BIOC 312 Biochemistry Laboratory II
0c-4l-1sh
Prerequisite: BIOC 311
A companion to BIOC 302 including experiments in membrane characterization, properties of amino acids, isolation and function of nucleic acids, and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.

BIOC 480 Biochemistry Seminar I
1c-0l-1sh
Prerequisites: BIOC 302 and 312
A discussion of recent trends in biochemical thought. Oral and written reports on assigned readings, library or laboratory research. Guest lecturers. The combination BIOC 480 and 490 counts as one writing-intensive course.

BIOC 481 Special Topics in Biochemistry
var-1-3sh
Prerequisites: BIOC 302 or CHEM 351
A lecture-discussion course of recent biochemical topics or those of unique interest. Topic and instructors to change annually.

BIOC 482 Independent Research in Biochemistry
var-1-3sh
Prerequisites: BIOC 302 and 312, permission by program coordinator
Student conducts a research project in any area of biochemistry. Work supervised by faculty. Does not involve regular class or lab hours. Enrollment by permission only.

BIOC 490 Biochemistry Seminar II
1c-0l-1sh
Prerequisites: BIOC 302, 312, and 480
A discussion of recent trends in biochemical thought. Oral and written reports on assigned readings, library or laboratory research. Guest lecturers. The combination BIOC 480 and 490 counts as one writing-intensive course.