SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
BIOCHEMISTRY

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BIOC 405 Introduction to Biochemistry (3) NW Brockerhoff, Daum, Hol,
Survey of basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology, emphasizing broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of biologically important molecules. Suitable for pre-majors, for students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology. Prerequisite: either BIOL 200, BIOL 201, or both BIOL 101 and GENET 371; either CHEM 223, CHEM 237, or CHEM 335. Offered: A.

BIOC 406 Introduction to Biochemistry (3) NW Hurley, Merz
Survey of basic principles of biochemistry and molecular biology, emphasizing broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of biologically important molecules. Suitable for pre-majors, for students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology. Prerequisite: BIOC 405. Offered: W.

BIOC 426 Basic Techniques in Biochemistry (4) NW Chung, Petra
Introduction to basic biochemistry experiments. Acquaints students (largely Biochemistry majors) with basic biochemical laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: BIOC 440, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: ASp.

BIOC 440 Biochemistry (4) NW Bosch, Klevit
Biochemistry and molecular biology (with quiz sections) for undergraduate students in molecular and cellular biology, for biochemistry majors, and graduate students in other science departments. Prerequisite: 2.5 in either BIOL 201 or BIOL 200; 2.5 in either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, or CHEM 337; 2.0 in either MATH 124, MATH 134, or MATH 144. Offered: A.

BIOC 441 Biochemistry (4) NW Parson, Young
Biochemistry and molecular biology (with quiz sections) for undergraduate students in molecular and cellular biology, for biochemistry majors, and graduate students in other science departments. Prerequisite: 2.2 in BIOC 440. Offered: W.

BIOC 442 Biochemistry (4) NW Kimelman, Palmiter
Biochemistry and molecular biology (with quiz sections) for undergraduate students in molecular and cellular biology, for biochemistry majors, and graduate students in other science departments. Prerequisite: either 2.2 in BIOC 406 or 2.2 in BIOC 441. Offered: Sp.
Instructor Course Description: David Kimelman

BIOC 496 Research Seminar for Undergraduates (1, max. 2) NW
formal presentations of student research. One credit applies to research component of a relevant major. Credit/no credit only. Offered: jointly with CHEM 496; Sp.

BIOC 499 Undergraduate Research (*)
Investigative work on enzymes, proteins, lipids, molecular biology, developmental biology, intermediary metabolism, physical biochemistry, and related fields. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 515 Matrix Macromolecules in Morphogenesis and Development (1, max. 30)

BIOC 516 Molecular Mechanisms of Blood Clotting (1, max. 30) Davie
Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 517 Protein Structure (1, max. 30) Baker
Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 518 Signaling in Development (1, max. 30) Ruohola-Baker
Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 520 Seminar (1)
Seminar dealing with timely topics in the field of biochemistry. Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 525 Phytoremediation (1, max. 4)
Literature survey of phytoremediation topics. Discussion of latest techniques for the use of plants to concentrate heavy metals in the soil and of plants and plant-bacteria combinations to detoxify various organic contaminants. Credit/no credit only.

BIOC 526 Control of Growth and Differentiation During Development (1, max. 30) Hauschka
Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 528 Signal Transduction (1, max. 30) Hurley
Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 529 Molecular Biology of Early Development (1, max. 30) Kimelman
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 530 Introduction to Structural Biology (3) Baker, Gelb, Hol, Klevit, Stenkamp, Stoddard
Graduate-level discussion of the structure, function, and chemistry of proteins, control of enzymatic reactions. Prerequisite: a comprehensive course in biochemistry and permission. Offered: A.

BIOC 533 Topics In Biochemistry (1, max. 30)
Provides in-depth examination of current topics in biochemistry, molecular biology, and structural biology. Designed to help participants in basic science departments become acquainted with latest ideas on selected topics. Emphasis on analysis of key concepts in the field with reference to classical papers and recent literature. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 534 Topics In Molecular Biophysics (1.5)
Emphasis on methods used to study macromolecular structure and dynamics, including x-ray crystallography, NMR, optical spectroscopy, computer modeling, protein folding and ligand binding. Two topics covered each quarter; students may register for one or both. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 535 Macromolecular Structure (1, max. 30) Klevit
Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 536 Control of Cell Growth (1, max. 30) Morris
Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 537 Regulation of Gene Expression (1, max. 30) Palmiter
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 540 Literature Review (2) Parson
Emphasizes critical evaluation of original articles in the literature. For first-year graduate students in biochemistry and students of other science departments, with permission. Offered: jointly with BMSD 540 A.
Instructor Course Description: William W Parson

BIOC 541 Literature Review (2) Palmiter
Emphasizes critical evaluation of original articles in the literature. For first-year graduate students in biochemistry and students of other science departments, with permission. Offered: W.

BIOC 542 Literature Review (2) Morris
Emphasizes critical evaluation of original articles in the literature. For first-year graduate students in biochemistry and students of other science departments, with permission. Offered: Sp.

BIOC 555 Cell and Molecular Biology of Connective Tissue Proteins (1, max. 30) Bornstein
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 556 Enzymatic and Genetic Aspects of Blood Clotting (1, max. 30) Davie
Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 557 Growth Regulation by Calcium Binding Proteins (1, max. 30) Davis
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 559 Membrane Biochemistry and Cell Growth (1, max. 30) Glomset
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 560 Protein Folding (1, max. 30) Baker
Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 561 Origin of Polarity (1, max. 30) Ruohola-Baker
Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 565 Plant Molecular Genetics (1, max. 30)

BIOC 566 Growth and Differentiation of Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle (1, max. 30) Hauschka
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 568 Molecular and Genetic Aspects of G Protein Signal Transduction (1, max. 30) Hurley
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 569 Inductive Events in Early Development (1, max. 30) Kimelman
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 575 NMR Analysis of Proteins and Nucleic Acids (1, max. 30) Klevit
Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 576 Sequential Analysis of Growth Regulation (1, max. 30) Morris
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 577 Gene Regulation in Transgenic Mice (1, max. 30) Palmiter
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 578 Electron Transport in Photosynthesis (1, max. 30) Parson
Offered: AWSp.

BIOC 581 Introduction to Biochemical Research (4, max. 16)
Student works with one of the research groups within the department for one quarter and then rotates to other laboratories for second and third quarters. Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: graduate standing in biochemistry or permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 588 Molecular Biology of Yeast Gene Regulation (1, max. 30) Young
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 600 Independent Study or Research (*)
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 700 Master's Thesis (*)
Offered: AWSpS.

BIOC 800 Doctoral Dissertation (*)
Offered: AWSpS.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BIOCHEMISTRY

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
BIOCHEMISTRY