Fundamental concepts and experimental methods in studying both DNA and RNA. Nature of genetic information and its storage. Molecular basis of...
Fundamental concepts and experimental methods in studying structures of proteins, including membrane proteins. Nature of enzyme catalysis....
A brief introduction to proteins, enzymes and gene expression followed by a more detailed treatment of energy and intermediary metabolism with...
An inquiry approach to learning about current techniques in biochemistry research. Students will work in small groups in labs and workshops, with a...
A twelve week research project undertaken in a biochemistry laboratory during the fall, winter or summer term which requires the submission of a...
Biochemical basis of complex cellular processes such as compartmentalization, vesicular traffic, movement and programed cell death. Emphasis is placed...
Principles of bioenergetics. Major pathways for carbohydrates and lipids in energy production. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Biosynthesis of...
Chemical and conformational properties of proteins and relationships to their function including regulation of enzyme activity. Chemical and physical...
An outline of clinical chemistry; its relation to disease and relevance to health care. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Credit or...
A preparation for independent experimental work in molecular biology and biochemistry. Multiple techniques are used to answer complex biochemical...
A project supervised by a member or associate member of the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. Assessment is based on laboratory work...
Elucidation of the structure of proteins and macromolecular assemblies and how structure determines protein function through relevant examples. Three...
Introduction to biochemical databases, biological data mining and analysis tools, molecular modelling, and ligand docking. Use of internet resources...
An extended research project supervised by a member or associate member of the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. It provides a...
Broader aspects of biochemistry such as those relating to food, drugs, health and environment discussed in small groups. Group and individual...
Mechanisms of gene regulation, emerging concepts in transcriptional regulation, fundamental aspects of stem cell biology, gene expression in cancer,...
A critical study of the literature from recent primary manuscripts on gene regulation and inter-related regulatory pathways. Emphasis is on the...
A thesis based on a major research project supervised by a member or associate member of the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences.
Selected topics on genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics illustrating the modern application of molecular biology and biochemistry to pharmaceutical...
This advanced course applies problem-based learning to immunological problems. Topics concern development of immunoassays, resistance to infection and...