Biochemistry
Biochem 2B03: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
Fundamental concepts and experimental methods in studying both DNA and RNA. Nature of genetic information and its storage. Molecular basis of replication, transcription and translation. Students will be required to participate in a seminar outside of regular class hours. [3 units]
Biochem 2BB3: Protein Structure and Enzyme Function
Fundamental concepts and experimental methods in studying structures of proteins, including membrane proteins. Nature of enzyme catalysis. Introduction to enzyme kinetics and mechanism. [3 units]
Biochem 2EE3: Metabolism and Physiological Chemistry
A brief introduction to proteins, enzymes and gene expression followed by a more detailed treatment of energy and intermediary metabolism with emphasis on physiological chemistry. [3 units]
Biochem 2L06 A/B: Inquiry in Biochemical Techniques
An inquiry approach to learning about current techniques in biochemistry research. Students will work in small groups in labs and workshops, with a focus on how to search the primary literature, prepare and deliver written and oral presentations. [6 units]
Biochem 3D03: Metabolism and Regulation
Principles of bioenergetics. Major pathways for carbohydrates and lipids in energy production. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Biosynthesis of small biomolecules. Integration and regulation of metabolic activities. [3 units]
Biochem 3G03: Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Chemical and conformational properties of proteins and relationships to their function including regulation of enzyme activity. Chemical and physical structure of DNA and RNA relevant to biological function. [3 units]
Biochem 3H03: Clinical Biochemistry
An outline of clinical chemistry; its relation to disease and relevance to health care. [3 units]
Biochem 4E03: Gene Regulation in Stem Cells and Development
Mechanisms of gene regulation, emerging concepts in transcriptional regulation, fundamental aspects of stem cell biology, gene expression in cancer, clinical applications of human stem cells. [3 units]
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