| H200 Early Experience in Research in Biochemistry: Seminar U 2 |
| | Two quarter introduction to biochemical research through seminars and laboratory tours by faculty in the Department of Biochemistry. The second quarter will link with Biochem H201 and will involve a seminar and student presentations. |
| | Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. This course is graded S/U. |
| H201 Early Experience in Research in Biochemistry: Laboratory U 3 |
| | A laboratory supplement to Biochem H200 to introduce undergraduate to biochemical research. |
| | Sp Qtr. Arr. Prereq: Biology 113 or Chem 121 and Biochem H200. This course is graded S/U. |
| 211 Elements of Biochemistry I U 3 |
| | A survey of biochemistry in a two-quarter sequence stressing the qualitative rather than the quantitative approach. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Chem 102 or 122. Credit does not count toward a major in biochem. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 212 Elements of Biochemistry II U 3 |
| | A continuation of 211. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 211. Credit does not count toward a major in biochem. |
| 294 Group Studies U 1-5 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. For different subject matter only. |
| 511 Introduction to Biological Chemistry U G 5 |
| | An introductory course in biochemistry dealing with the molecular basis of structure and metabolism of plants, animals, and microorganisms. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Chem 123 or 125 and 252, and 2 qtrs of biological sciences. The organic chemistry requirement (Chem 252) may also be satisfied by Chem 231 with a grade of at least C. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 521 Introduction to Biological Chemistry: Laboratory U G 5 |
| | Assay techniques for chemical constituents and metabolic reactions of living cells. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 cl, 2 3-hr labs. H521 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq for 521: 511 or 613 or equiv. Prereq for H521: 511 or 613 or equiv, and Chem 221. |
| 591 DNA Finger Printing Workshops in Columbus Public Schools U 2 |
| | A service learning course whereby undergraduates mentor high school students in molecular biology workshops. |
| | Sp Qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. Undergraduates present workshops in Columbus Public Schools. Cross-listed in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. This course is graded S/U. |
| 613 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology U G 4 |
| | An introductory course in biochemistry and molecular biology developing in three quarters the molecular basis of structure and function of living cells. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: Chem 253 and 2 qtrs of biological sciences. Not open to students with credit for 511 without written permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 513. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 614 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology U G 4 |
| | Continuation of 613. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 613. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 615 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology U G 4 |
| | Continuation of 614. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 614. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 693 Individual Studies U G 2-10 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 40 cr hrs. for grad credit and a maximum of 20 cr hrs for undergrad credit. This course is graded S/U. |
| 694 Group Studies U G 1-5 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| 698 Study Tour |
| | Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details. |
| | Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different titled study tours only. |
| | 698.01 Domestic U G 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable. |
| | 698.02 Foreign U G 1-15 |
| | | Repeatable. |
| 699 Undergraduate Research in Biochemistry U G 1-15 |
| | Undergraduate research in biochemistry, structural and molecular biology. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 702 Molecular Genetics: Regulation of Gene Expression U G 3 |
| | Transcription, translation, and regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; emphasis on concepts and experimental analysis of gene regulatory mechanisms. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Mol Gen 701 or permission of instructor. |
| 706 Advanced Biological Chemistry Lab U G 5 |
| | Advanced laboratory integrating recombinant DNA technology including cloning and mutagenesis with protein expression, purification, and characterization. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 4-hr labs. Prereq: 511 and 521 or equiv or permission of instructor. |
| 708^ Protein and Enzyme Laboratory U G 5 |
| | Purification, characterization, and study of the physical and catalytic properties of enzymes and proteins. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 4-hr labs. Prereq: 521 and 761; or equivs; or permission of instructor. |
| 710^ Molecular Biology Laboratory U G 5 |
| | Isolation of recombinant phage and phage DNA, subcloning of DNA fragments, restriction enzyme analysis, nucleic acid hybridization, RNA metabolism. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 4-hr labs. Prereq: 521 and 511 or 702; or equivs; or permission of instructor. |
| 721 Physical Biochemistry |
| | 721.01 Physical Biochemistry I U G 3 |
| | | Introduction to physical chemistry with emphasis on biological applications; designed for students in the life sciences. |
| | | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq or concur: 511 or 613, Math 153 (254 recommended), and Physics 113 or 133; or permission of instructor. |
| | 721.02 Physical Biochemistry II U G 3 |
| | | A continuation of 721.01. |
| | | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq 511 or concur: 614 and 721.01; or permission of instructor. |
| | 721.03 Physical Biochemistry III U G 3 |
| | | A continuation of 721.02. |
| | | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 721.02. |
| 735^ Plant Biochemistry I U G 3 |
| | The biochemistry of plant chloroplasts and mitochondria: photosynthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, sulfate and nitrate reduction, chlorophyll and heme synthesis, chloroplast development, respiration, and mitochondrial development. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 511 or 614. Not open to students with credit for PCMB 735. Cross-listed in PCMB. |
| 736^ Plant Biochemistry II U G 3 |
| | The biochemistry of plants with emphasis on the synthesis and structure of cell walls, lipids, secondary compounds, phytohormones, and nitrogen fixation. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 735. Not open to students with credit for PCMB 735. Cross-listed in PCMB. |
| 761 Advanced Biochemistry: Proteins U G 3 |
| | An advanced treatment of protein biochemistry. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Chem 761 or Molbioch 761. Cross-listed in Chemistry, and Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. |
| 762 Advanced Biochemistry: Enzymes U G 3 |
| | An advanced treatment of enzymology. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Chem 762, or Molbioch 762. Cross-listed in Chemistry, and Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. |
| 763 Advanced Biochemistry: Membranes and Bioenergetics U G 2 |
| | An advanced treatment of membranes and bioenergetics. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 cl. Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Chem 763 or Molbioch 763. Cross-listed in Chemistry, and Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. |
| 765 Advanced Biochemistry: Physical Biochemistry U G 3 |
| | Nuclear magnetic resonance, optical spectroscopy, and mass spectroscopy. |
| | Sp Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Chem 765 or Molbioch 765. Cross-listed in Chemistry, and Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. |
| 766 Advanced Biochemistry: Nucleic Acids U G 3 |
| | Physico-chemical properties of nucleic acids and their polymers; chemistry, biochemistry, and structural biology of DNA and RNA. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 615 and Chem 253, 255, and 521; or equivs. Not open to students with credit for Molbioch 766. Cross-listed in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. |
| 770 Protein Engineering U G 3 |
| | Current research on genetic engineering of proteins for biotechnological and theoretical studies. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 702, 761, and Micrbiol 680 or Mol Gen 701. |
| 775^ Biophysical Chemistry U G 3 |
| | Techniques and principles of physical biochemistry, emphasizing chromatography, electrophoresis, centrifugation, ultrafiltration, and circular dichroism. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Introductory courses in biochemistry and physical chemistry or permission of instructor. |
| H783 Honors Research U 3-5 |
| | A program of reading and research for each student with individual conferences, reports, and honors thesis. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a grade of A in at least half of the courses in biochem and an average of B in the remainder; permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. At least 2 qtrs are required of candidates for the degrees BA or BS with distinction in biochem. Failure to receive a mark of S in this course is a disqualification for special honors. This course is graded S/U. |
| 785 Research Principles and Techniques U G 2-10 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 40 cr hrs. for grad credit and a maximum of 20 cr hrs for undergrad credit. |
| 795 Special Topics in Biochemistry U G 1-3 |
| | Lecture/discussion in a seminar format of publications, current research, or research techniques in biochemistry. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 521 and 615; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 40 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 850 Seminar in Biological Chemistry G 2 |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 or 2 cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 40 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 890^ Interdepartmental Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology G 2 |
| | Students will present oral reports and lead discussion on research progress in specific areas of developmental biology. |
| | 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. Given cooperatively by Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, and Plant Biology. This course is graded S/U. |
| 900 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry G 1-3 |
| | Advanced treatment of areas of current interest in biochemistry; topics will be announced each quarter. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 613 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| 999 Research in Biochemistry G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |