BCH 301 - Introduction to Biochemistry

Institution:

Canisius University

Subject:

Biochemistry - BCH

Description:

3Structure and function of biological molecules including proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids. Topics include transmission of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein; recombinant DNA technology, catalysis and enzyme kinetics, ligand binding, signal transduction and membrane transport. Prerequisites: BIO 101, CHM 228 with a minimum grade of C-. FallBCH 301L Introduction to Biochemistry Lab lone four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BCH 301 or concurrent registration in BCH 301. FallBCH 302 Cellular Biochemistry 3The more biological aspects of biochemistry. Topics include bioenergetics, anabolism and catabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and control of metabolism, emphasizing hormones. Prerequisite: BCH 301with a minimum grade of C-. SpringBCH 302L Cellular Biochemistry Lab lone four-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BCH 301L and BCH302 or concurrent registration in BCH 302. SpringBCH450 Research in Biochemistry 4 Independent research under the direction of the biochemistry faculty. Research and consultation times to be arranged after approval of department chair. Fall/Spring chemistry and structural biochemistry. The rest of the course is organized according to the functions performed by the metal centers: gene expression and signal transduction, digestion, bioenergetics and electron transfer, oxygen transport, liver functions and anticancer drugs. Prerequisites: BIO101 and CHM 227-228. Fall 2007

Credits:

3.00

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Institution Website:

WWW.Canisius.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 883-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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