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Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

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Courses

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

  • BCMB 290 - Seminar

    1 cr.
    Instruction in seminar format and oral presentation; student presentations on current topics in molecular life sciences, relevant to basic or applied research findings from the primary scientific literature. Required twice. Spring only.

  • BCMB 440 - Proteomics

    3 cr.

    (Prerequisites: BIOL 361  or BIOL 362  and CHEM 451  or permission of instructor)
     

    Study of the post-genomic era, including protein identification strategies using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, mass spectrometry and use of protein databases. The course also covers the ways in which proteomic study continues to impact disease diagnosis, cancer research and drug design.

  • BCMB 464 - Molecular Biology of Cancer

    3 cr.
    Discussion of biological and molecular features of oncogenesis and clinical cancer with details of specific molecular events of carcinogenesis, metastasis, and cellular transduction with a review of treatment modalities and prevention protocols for clinically important human cancers. (Students cannot earn credits for both BCMB 464 and BIOL 464 .)

  • BCMB 490 - Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Capstone

    3 cr.

    (Prerequisites: BIOL 362  and CHEM 451 )
     

    Fundamentals of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology will be used to explore various themes in molecular life science. Students are responsible for researching advanced topics and presenting lecture/discussions or case studies to the class.

  • BCMB 493 - Undergraduate Research

    3 cr.
    Individual problems for advanced students with sufficient background (as determined by mentor) in the biological and/or chemical sciences.