2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Biochemistry (BIOC)
Biochemistry Program
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites:
BIOL 111 and
CHEM 232
An introduction to biochemistry emphasizing the structure and function
relationships of proteins, enzymes, and vitamins; bioenergetics; and the
metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite:
BIOC 30l
A continuation of
BIOC 30l 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-1cr
Prerequisites:
BIOL 111 and
CHEM 232
A companion to
BIOC 30l 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-1cr
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
c-0l-1cr
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 480-490
counts as one writing-intensive course.
BIOC 481 Special Topics in Biochemistry
var-l-3cr
Prerequisite:
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-1-3cr
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-1cr
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 480-490
counts as one writing-intensive course.
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