1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
BC 302 Biochemistry II
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: BC301
Continuation of BC301 concerning the metabolism of nitrogen, amino acids, nucleotides, and nucleic acids and the function of cell membranes, hormones, and specialized tissues.
BC 311 Biochemistry Laboratory I
0c-4l-1sh
Prerequisites: BI111 and CH232
A companion to BC301 including experiments in photometry, enzyme kinetics and purification, lipid isolation and characterization, electron transport in respiration and photosynthesis, and use of radioisotopes.
BC 312 Biochemistry Laboratory II
0c-4l-1sh
Prerequisite: BC311
A companion to BC302 including experiments in membrane characterization, properties of amino acids, isolation and function of nucleic acids, and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.
BC 480 Biochemistry Seminar I
1c-0l-1sh
Prerequisites: BC302 and 312
Discussion of recent trends in biochemical thought. Oral and written reports on assigned readings, library or laboratory research. Guest lecturers. The combination BC480 and BC490 counts as one writing-intensive course.
BC 481 Special Topics in Biochemistry
var-1-3sh
Prerequisites: BC302 or CH351
A lecture-discussion course of recent biochemical topics or those of unique interest. Topic and instructors to change annually.
BC 482 Independent Research in Biochemistry
var-1-3sh
Prerequisites: BC302 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.
BC 490 Biochemistry Seminar II
1c-0l-1sh
Prerequisites: BC302, 312, and 480
Discussion of recent trends in biochemical thought. Oral and written reports on assigned readings, library or laboratory research. Guest lecturers. The combination BC480 and BC490 counts as one writing-intensive course.
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