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The concentration consists of 11 courses:
- BCH 270S (same as Chem 270S and Bio 270S)
- BCH 321F or 322S (same as Chem 321F, 322S)
- BCH 346F (same as Bio 346 and Chem 346)
- Biology: both (110F and 111S) or 115F
- Biology 248S
- Chemistry 120F or 125F
- Chemistry 190S, 225F
- One additional course from: Chem 321F, 322S, [436] or Bio
331S, 336F, 443S, 448F.
- BCH 550
Suggested sequence:
| YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| First |
Chem 120/125: Gen Chem
Bio 115: Gen Bio
(or Bio 110: Organismal)
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Chem 190: Organic I
(Bio 111: Cellular and Molecular) |
| Second |
Chem 225: Organic II |
Chem 270: Biological Chem
Bio 248: Genes and Genomes |
| Third |
(Chem 321: PChem I)
Bio 346: Biochemistry
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(or Chem 322: PChem II) |
| Fourth |
BCH 550: Senior Research |
BCH 551: Senior Research |
Note: F is for classes offered in the fall and S is
for those offered in the spring
- 270 S Biological Chemistry.
- A survey of the chemical and physical nature of biological
macromolecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and
carbohydrates; biochemistry of enzyme catalysis; bioenergetics
and regulatory mechanisms. Principles and techniques of experimental
biochemistry, focusing on isolation methods and techniques for
analyzing structure and function. Three hours of class and three
hours of laboratory. Prerequisite, Chemistry 190. Subramaniam.
- 321F Physical Chemistry I.
- A study of the fundamental concepts and principles of quantum
chemistry. Topics include quantum mechanics and the nature of
the chemical bond; applications of molecular quantum mechanics;
spectroscopy. Laboratory focuses on experiments that lead to
the development of quantum mechanics, on molecular modeling
and on spectroscopy. Laboratory includes applications to biochemistry.
Three hours of class plus laboratory. Prerequisite, Chemistry
125 or 190, Mathematics 114, Physics 105 or 195. The Department.
- 322S Physical Chemistry II.
- A study of the fundamental concepts and principles of thermodynamics
and kinetics. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics; prediction
of the direction and extent of chemical reactions; equilibrium;
chemical kinetics; catalysis; reaction rate theory; photochemistry.
Three hours of class plus laboratory. Prerequisites, 125 or
190, Mathematics 114, Physics 105 or 195. The department recommends
that students take 321 prior to 322. The Department.
- 346 F Biochemistry.
- An advanced course in the chemistry of living systems. Chemical
composition of life, with emphasis given to proteins, carbohydrates
and lipids. Metabolic strategies and energy generation. Three
hours of class and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite,
Biology 111 or 115 and Chemistry 190. The Department.
- [436S] Biophysical Chemistry.
- A study of physical chemical forces and interactions that
determine structures, functions and behavior of proteins and
other macromolecules. Discussion of spectroscopic and other
physical techniques employed in studying macromolecular structures
and properties. Prerequisite, Chemistry 321.
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- 550F,S Senior Thesis I.
- A research project carried out in association with a faculty
memeber. Includes written and oral presentations. One course
credit. Must be approved by May of the junior year. The Departments.
- 551S Senior Thesis II.
- A research project carried out in association with a faculty member. Includes written and oral presentations. Candidates for honors should elect both 550 and 551. Prerequisite, 550.
The Departments.
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