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  • BCBP 2900: Research in Biochemistry/Biophysics

    3.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Hands-on research in a faculty member's research laboratory. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered each term. Credit Hours: 3 to 4 Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 9 to 12 contact hours
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  • BCBP 2930: Out-of-Classroom Experience in Biochemistry/Biophysics

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Credit to be given for an out-of-classroom experience related to biochemistry and/or biophysics (BCBP) having intellectual content relevant to the student's educational or career goals, subject to approval of a written proposal and a final written report. The adviser (for BCBP majors) or, with permission, any BCBP faculty member may serve as evaluator. For each out-of-classroom experience a student may register only once. Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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  • BCBP 2940: Readings in Biochemistry/Biophysics

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Independent study of selected readings in the fields of biochemistry and biophysics, supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered each term. Credit Hours: 1 to 4
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  • BCBP 4310: Genetic Engineering

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Case studies on the effect of genetic engineering on medicine, agriculture, biology, forensics, and various other areas of technology. Each week a set of assigned readings will be discussed. Some of the topics to be covered are vaccines, biomolecular computing and electronics, paleontology, ecology, bioremediation, and polymers. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6310.) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites or corequisites: BCBP 4760 and BIOL 4620, or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term, odd-numbered years. Credit Hours: 4
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  • BCBP 4640: Proteomics

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Characterization of patterns and changes in patterns of protein expression with development, aging, and disease. Protein separation and quantification strategies; mass spectrometry and analysis of spectra; protein profiling, biomarkers, post-translational modifications; current applications; emerging technologies and applications. Individual presentations on relevant topics will be expected. (Students cannot obtain credit for this course and BIOL 4640, BCBP 6640 or BIOL 6640.) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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  • BCBP 4710: Biochemistry Laboratory

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Major principles of biochemistry are illustrated as students purify and analyze specific proteins. Experience is obtained with various techniques including tissue extraction, chromatography, ultracentrifugation, spectrophotometric analysis, and electrophoresis. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports, and is a writing-intensive course. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BIOL 4710.) This is a communication- intensive course. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BIOL 1010. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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  • BCBP 4760: Molecular Biochemistry I

    3.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 or CHEM 4760.) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2250 or CHEM 2210 and BIOL 1010 or equivalent. When Offered: Fall term annually. Cross Listed: Cross listed as BIOL 4760 and CHEM 4760 Credit Hours: 4
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  • BCBP 4770: Molecular Biochemistry II

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    The second semester of the molecular biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 or CHEM 4770.) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent. When Offered: Spring term annually. Cross Listed: Cross listed as BIOL 4770 and CHEM 4770. Credit Hours: 4
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  • BCBP 4780: Protein Folding

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human diseases is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer's and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes. Spring term even-numbered years. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent. (Students may not receive credit for both this course and BCBP 6780, CHEM 4780, or CHEM 6780.) Credit Hours: 4
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  • BCBP 4810: Biological Spectroscopy

    4.00 Credits
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Explores the use of spectroscopic methods to study biological systems. Theory and application of techniques including UV-visible absorbance spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, fluorescence, electron paramagnetic resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance, and their application to the study of the structure of macromolecules, enzyme mechanism, and other important biological problems covered. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6810.) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: BCBP 4760 or equivalent. When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years. Credit Hours: 4
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