Courses

(note: These courses are only those specific to the biochemistry option. For a full list of available courses, please check the online catalog)

BMB 170. Principles of Three-Dimensional Protein Structure.
9 units (3-3-3); first term. Prerequisites: Bi/Ch 110.
The forces determining the folding of proteins into their unique tertiary structures. Protein structures will be classified by organization of the structural elements and structural motifs, and their influence on function will be explored. Topics will include enzyme and antibody structure and function, virus structures, protein-nucleic acid interactions, methods of macromolecular structure determination and protein structure analysis. A computer graphics system will be used for the display and analysis of macromolecular structure. Instructors: Clemons, Rees.

BMB 174. Biophysical Chemistry.
9 units (3-0-6); second term. Prerequisite: BMB/Bi/Ch 170.
Principles of biophysical chemistry and structural biological techniques such as protein folding, structure prediction, NMR spectroscopy, various forms of protein imaging, and design. Instructors: Jensen, Mayo.

BMB 278. Fundamentals of Molecular Genetics.
9 units (3-0-6); third term. Prerequisites: BMB 176.
Principles and mechanisms of DNA repair and replication, transcription and splicing, and protein synthesis. Instructors: Campbell, Parker.

Bi 250 abc. Adventures in Biology.
9 units (3-0-6); First, second, third terms. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Lectures and discussion covering the breadth of biology, research methods, logic, techniques and strategies, fundamental and general principles of modern biology, and unsolved problems. During this course, students will learn to read papers in a wide range of biological disciplines such as cell biology, developmental biology, immunology, molecular and systems neuroscience, structural biology, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Instructors: biology staff.

BMB 299. Graduate Research.
Units to be arranged; first, second, third terms.
Students may register for research units after consultation with their advisor.