Biochemistry and Biophysics (BB)
BB 111, INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS RESEARCH, 1 Credit
Designed to introduce biochemistry and biophysics students to departmental research opportunities and advisors.
BB 211, +PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I FOR BIOCHEMISTS AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENTISTS, 1 Credit
Explores careers in biochemistry and molecular life science and concepts of professional development. Examines strategic areas for personal growth. Analyzes career opportunities to determine the best mix of technical and professional skills needed for success as a biochemistry/molecular life science professional. Designs a personal career preparation plan.
Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation
Prerequisite: CORE 100 with D- or better or CORE 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better
BB 220, *CANCER: SOCIETY'S MALIGNANT SHADOW, 3 Credits
Explores the social context of our modern understanding of the group of diseases called cancer. Stimulates critical thinking about how trends in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care are influenced by the way we view social categories such as race, gender, and socioeconomic class. Demonstrates that access to medical advances is informed by societal beliefs regarding the role of government and other authoritative institutions. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination
BB 314, CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Explores the fundamental concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell biology. Emphasizes cell structure and function at the molecular level.
Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (( (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-])) or CH 123 [C-])
Equivalent to: BB 314H, BI 314
Available via Ecampus
BB 314H, CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Explores the fundamental concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell biology. Emphasizes cell structure and function at the molecular level.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (( (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-])) or CH 123 [C-])
Equivalent to: BB 314, BI 314
BB 315, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY, 3 Credits
Explores the transmission of genetic information from storage to function through hands-on laboratory projects. Introduces students to fundamental molecular biology concepts and techniques, including isolation of DNA, polymerase chain reaction, construction of recombinant plasmids, genetic crosses, concepts of molecular taxonomy, quantification of gene expression in model organisms, and analysis of protein expression and subcellular localization.
Prerequisite: BB 314 with C- or better or BB 314H with C- or better or BB 451 with C- or better or BB 492 with C- or better
Equivalent to: BI 315
BB 316, MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS LABORATORY, 3 Credits
Explores concepts in molecular genetics and genomics and introduces experimental approaches in genomics research through the analysis of genomic data and use of open-source software.
Prerequisite: BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better
Available via Ecampus
BB 317, ^SCIENTIFIC THEORY AND PRACTICE, 3 Credits
Teaches students the practice of biological science. Topics cover scientific theory, communications, ethics and critical evaluation.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) )
Equivalent to: BI 317
BB 331, *INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Deals with the molecular basis of cellular function, with emphasis upon modern developments, and the foundation for practical applications of this knowledge. Involves the conceptual background necessary to appreciate the applications of molecular biology. Opportunities will be given to discuss public policy issues and questions: What are the moral and practical problems that flow from identification of an individual as being at risk for a late-appearing genetic disorder, such as Huntington's disease or certain cancers? Does the scientific or public value of knowing the entire DNA sequence of the human genome justify a situation in which individual or small-scale research cannot be supported? What issues arise when the fruits of biological research, mostly publicly funded, are commercialized? Should a novel organism be patented? How can biotechnology be applied to environmental problems?
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Prerequisite: CH 122 with D- or better or CH 202 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better or ((CH 232 with D- or better or CH 232H with D- or better) and (CH 262 [D-] or CH 262H [D-] or CH 272 [D-]))
Available via Ecampus
BB 332, +*MOLECULAR MEDICINE, 3 Credits
Evaluates how the molecular aspects of medical advances contribute to inequality in our society. Analyzes the current, ongoing ways that institutions of scientific and medical power ascribe difference to groups of people, who are subjected to the deficits that result, and how other individuals may be unwitting beneficiaries. Examines the work of groups and individual advocates who are dismantling medically oppressive policies and practices.
Attributes: CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression; CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Prerequisite: BI 222 with C- or better or BI 222H with C- or better or BI 222Z with C- or better or BI 222HZ with C- or better
Recommended: Completion of Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations course
BB 345, PYTHON FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGISTS, 3 Credits
Develop python programming language skills to analyze biomolecular data, particularly nucleic acid and protein sequences. Design python programs to represent and analyze biological sequences and data. Apply fundamental concepts including reading and writing of sequence files, subsequences, reverse complement, finding sequence patterns, subroutines, and control structures, parsing genomic data files, extracting information from biomolecular data, translating RNA to protein with basic python, curve fitting such as binding curves.
Recommended: Analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
Available via Ecampus
BB 350, ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Service course for students desiring a short introduction to biochemistry.
Prerequisite: CH 331 with D- or better and CH 332 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Available via Ecampus
BB 360, INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE, 3 Credits
An introduction to the field of neuroscience. Topics include structure of neurons, outline of signaling in the central nervous system, Nernst equation, action potentials, synaptic transmission, chemical signaling in vision, disease and drugs.
Prerequisite: (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) ) and (CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-])
BB 361, SENSORY NEUROSCIENCE, 3 Credits
Considers how organisms experience and interact with their environment by sensing a combination of light, pressure waves, chemicals, and tactile signals. Explores how signals are detected via highly specialized sensory cells located throughout the body and are relayed to the brain through the nervous system. Examines the five major sensory systems (vision, hearing, olfaction, touch, and gustation) and several other, equally important, sensory systems (proprioception, magnetosensation and somatosensation). Explores the diverse and fascinating mechanisms by which other members of the animal kingdom sense environmental stimuli.
Prerequisite: BB 360 with C- or better
BB 362, NEUROPHARMACOLOGY OF DRUGS OF ABUSE, 3 Credits
Examines the neurobiology and neuropharmacology of drugs of abuse. Investigates the specific mechanism of action and resulting behavioral effects of various categories of drugs of abuse. Examines the neurobiological basis of drug addiction. Considers in both lectures and discussions drug laws and how our society perceives drug use.
Prerequisite: BB 360 with C- or better
BB 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BB 399H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BB 399
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 401, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BB 401H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BB 405H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 405H, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BB 405
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 407, BIOCHEMISTRY/BIOPHYSICS SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Informal seminars presenting information about research problems and careers and research programs on campus in biochemistry or biophysics.
Equivalent to: BB 407H
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
BB 407H, BIOCHEMISTRY/BIOPHYSICS SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Informal seminars presenting information about research problems and careers and research programs on campus in biochemistry or biophysics.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BB 407
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
BB 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 450, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.
Prerequisite: CH 332 with D- or better or CH 336 with D- or better
Equivalent to: BB 450H
Available via Ecampus
BB 451, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.
Prerequisite: BB 450 with D- or better or BB 450H with D- or better
Equivalent to: BB 451H
Available via Ecampus
BB 460, ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
History and theory of cell biology; microscopy and other techniques to study cells and organelles; membranes; organelles; protein import; cell signaling; cytoskeleton; polarity; cell cycle; stem cells; pattern formation; cancer biology.
Prerequisite: BB 314 with C- or better or BB 314H with C- or better or BI 314 with C- or better or BI 314H with C- or better or BB 451 with C- or better or BB 492 with C- or better
BB 470, CELL BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits
Apply physical, mathematical, and computational models to cellular and sub-cellular systems. Explore thermostatistics of two-state systems in biology and case studies including protein function, binding, and cooperativity. Examine biophysics and mechanics of membranes, modeling of macromolecular and protein structure, and diffusion and hydrodynamics at the molecular and cellular scales. Explore the connection between energetics and kinetics of equilibrium and non-equilibrium cellular processes.
Prerequisite: (BB 450 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BB 490 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (MTH 252 [C-] or MTH 252H [C-]) and ((PH 201 [C-] and PH 202 [C-] and PH 203 [C-]) or ((PH 211 [C-] or PH 211H [C-]) and (PH 212 [C-] or PH 212H [C-]) and (PH 213 [C-] or PH 213H [C-])) )
BB 481, MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURE, 3 Credits
An introduction to structural biology, the discipline focused on understanding the structural properties of biological macromolecules--especially proteins and nucleic acids--and relating them to their function. Introduces students to the vocabulary and tools of this discipline, covering both the fundamental physico-chemical principles governing the structure and function of biological macromolecules and a selected set of widely used experimental and theoretical approaches to their characterization.
Prerequisite: BB 450 with D- or better or BB 490 with D- or better
Available via Ecampus
BB 482, BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits
Examines quantitative properties of biological systems and biological phenomena using concepts derived from mathematics and physics.
BB 483, ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS: CAPSTONE, 3 Credits
Covers applications of advanced biophysical techniques, and how these fit within the larger context of biochemistry, biology and society. Explores techniques and their applications to macromolecules as well as the scientific process. Techniques discussed include in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methods, with an emphasis on biomolecular interactions.
Prerequisite: BB 482 with D- or better
BB 485, APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS, 3 Credits
Explores fundamental concepts needed to understand the software and methods used in bioinformatics. Discusses and evaluates contemporary techniques such as databases, gene and genome annotations, functional annotations, sequence alignment, motif finding, secondary structure prediction, phylogenetic tree construction, high-throughput sequence data, ChIP-Seq peak identification, transcriptome profiling by RNA-Seq, microRNA discovery and target prediction.
Prerequisite: (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better or BI 205 with C- or better) and (BB 345 [C-] or CS 201 [C-] or CS 161 [C-])
BB 486, ADVANCED MOLECULAR GENETICS, 3 Credits
Covers aspects of transmission genetics (Mendel’s laws, mapping strategies) informed by the machineries required for genetic information storage, transcription, translation, and protein processing. Analyses of state-of-the-art primary literature and lectures give a perspective on important “model” organisms, including examples from among bacteria, plants, fungi, and animals.
Prerequisite: (BB 314 with C- or better or BB 314H with C- or better) and (BB 492 [C-] or BB 451 [C-])
BB 487, INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR MODELING, 3 Credits
Introduces computational modeling of biomolecules, including proteins and lipids. Examines basic principles of physics-based approaches such as molecular dynamics (MD), docking, atomistic vs. coarse-grained descriptions of molecules, and balance between chemical accuracy and adequate exploration of length/time-scales. Investigates force-field parametrization from thermodynamic data, experiments, and quantum mechanical data. Considers tools for creating simulation inputs and processing of structural files (e.g., protein databank), basic usage of open-source MD simulation packages, data processing, analysis of simulation trajectories, and visualization of molecular models. Examines practical usage of AlphaFold/RosettaFold for developing starting structures for MD simulations.
Recommended: Basic programming experience in any language (preferably python). Basic foundations in chemistry (at least general chemistry, but preferably organic chemistry). Basic integral and differential calculus. Critical thinking, problem solving, and synthesis skills.
BB 490, BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, 3 Credits
Examines how the structure and function of biological macromolecules arises from the organic chemistry of their fundamental building blocks. The organic chemistry of biochemistry will be a focus, including the mechanisms by which enzymes catalyze biological reactions.
Prerequisite: (CH 332 with C- or better or CH 336 with C- or better) and (( (BI 211 with C- or better or BI 211H with C- or better) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) )
BB 491, BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM, 3 Credits
Covers the mechanisms and regulation of the pathways by which cells break down fuel molecules, conserve some of the released energy in the form of reactive nucleotides, and use this energy to create biological building blocks from simpler metabolites.
Prerequisite: BB 490 with D- or better
BB 492, BIOCHEMISTRY 3: GENETIC BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Focuses on genetic biochemistry, including the synthesis of nucleotides, DNA synthesis and repair, RNA synthesis and processing, and protein synthesis and modification.
BB 493, BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES 1, 3 Credits
Laboratory course to accompany BB 450, BB 451 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: (BB 451 with D- or better or BB 451H with D- or better) or BB 492 with D- or better
Equivalent to: BB 493H
BB 494, BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES, 4 Credits
Investigate proteins and other biological macromolecules using fundamental laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Design hypothesis-driven experiments to express, purify and characterize recombinant proteins. Interpret data and communicate results to a scientific audience.
Prerequisite: BB 315 with D- or better and (BB 492 [D-] or BB 451 [D-])
BB 498, +PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II FOR BIOCHEMISTS AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENTISTS, 1 Credit
Engage in career-related experiences or activities to gain insights into postgraduation careers leveraging biochemistry and molecular biology professional skills. Apply career development concepts to future goals. Complete program assessments to demonstrate core knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology and evaluate undergraduate experiences in biochemistry majors at OSU.
Attributes: CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement
Prerequisite: BB 211 with P or better
BB 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
BB 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 507, SEMINAR, 1-2 Credits
Section 1: Descriptions of campus research programs in biochemistry and biophysics, 1 credit fall. Graded P/N. Student presentations of current research literature, 1 credit winter and spring. Should be taken by all entering departmental graduate students. Section 2: Presentation of departmental research seminar, 2 credits any term. PhD candidates in biochemistry and biophysics present a departmental research seminar in the third or fourth year. One registers in the term the seminar is presented.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 550, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.
Recommended: CH 332
Available via Ecampus
BB 551, GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Sequence course for students with a limited background in physical chemistry.
Recommended: BB 550
Available via Ecampus
BB 560, ADVANCED CELL BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
History and theory of cell biology; microscopy and other techniques to study cells and organelles; membranes; organelles; protein import; cell signaling; cytoskeleton; polarity; cell cycle; stem cells; pattern formation; cancer biology.
Recommended: BB 314 or BI 314 or BI 314H or BB 492 or BB 451
BB 570, CELL BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits
Apply physical, mathematical, and computational models to cellular and sub-cellular systems. Explore thermostatistics of two-state systems in biology and case studies including protein function, binding, and cooperativity. Examine biophysics and mechanics of membranes, modeling of macromolecular and protein structure, and diffusion and hydrodynamics at the molecular and cellular scales. Explore the connection between energetics and kinetics of equilibrium and non-equilibrium cellular processes.
BB 581, MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURE, 3 Credits
An introduction to structural biology, the discipline focused on understanding the structural properties of biological macromolecules--especially proteins and nucleic acids--and relating them to their function. Introduces students to the vocabulary and tools of this discipline, covering both the fundamental physico-chemical principles governing the structure and function of biological macromolecules and a selected set of widely used experimental and theoretical approaches to their characterization.
Available via Ecampus
BB 582, BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits
Examines quantitative properties of biological systems and biological phenomena using concepts derived from mathematics and physics.
Prerequisite: BB 581 with D- or better
BB 583, ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS: CAPSTONE, 3 Credits
Covers applications of advanced biophysical techniques, and how these fit within the larger context of biochemistry, biology and society. Explores techniques and their applications to macromolecules as well as the scientific process. Techniques discussed include in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methods, with an emphasis on biomolecular interactions.
Prerequisite: BB 582 with C or better
BB 585, APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS, 3 Credits
Explores fundamental concepts needed to understand the software and methods used in bioinformatics. Discusses and evaluates contemporary techniques such as databases, gene and genome annotations, functional annotations, sequence alignment, motif finding, secondary structure prediction, phylogenetic tree construction, high-throughput sequence data, ChIP-Seq peak identification, transcriptome profiling by RNA-Seq, microRNA discovery and target prediction.
Recommended: (BI 221 or BI 205) and (BB 345 or CS 201 or CS 161)
BB 586, ADVANCED MOLECULAR GENETICS, 3 Credits
Covers aspects of transmission genetics (Mendel’s laws, mapping strategies) informed by the machineries required for genetic information storage, transcription, translation, and protein processing. Analyses of state-of-the-art primary literature and lectures give a perspective on important “model” organisms, including examples from among bacteria, plants, fungi, and animals.
BB 587, INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR MODELING, 3 Credits
Introduces computational modeling of biomolecules, including proteins and lipids. Examines basic principles of physics-based approaches such as molecular dynamics (MD), docking, atomistic vs. coarse-grained descriptions of molecules, and balance between chemical accuracy and adequate exploration of length/time-scales. Investigates force-field parametrization from thermodynamic data, experiments, and quantum mechanical data. Considers tools for creating simulation inputs and processing of structural files (e.g., protein databank), basic usage of open-source MD simulation packages, data processing, analysis of simulation trajectories, and visualization of molecular models. Examines practical usage of AlphaFold/RosettaFold for developing starting structures for MD simulations.
BB 590, BIOCHEMISTRY 1: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, 3 Credits
Examines how the structure and function of biological macromolecules arises from the organic chemistry of their fundamental building blocks. The organic chemistry of biochemistry will be a focus, including the mechanisms by which enzymes catalyze biological reactions.
BB 591, BIOCHEMISTRY 2: METABOLISM, 3 Credits
Covers the mechanisms and regulation of the pathways by which cells break down fuel molecules, conserve some of the released energy in the form of reactive nucleotides, and use this energy to create biological building blocks from simpler metabolites.
Prerequisite: BB 590 with C or better
BB 592, BIOCHEMISTRY 3: GENETIC BIOCHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Focuses on genetic biochemistry, including the synthesis of nucleotides, DNA synthesis and repair, RNA synthesis and processing, and protein synthesis and modification.
BB 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
BB 605, READING & CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 607, SEMINAR, 1-2 Credits
Section 1: Descriptions of campus research programs in biochemistry and biophysics, 1 credit fall. Graded P/N. Student presentations of current research literature, 1 credit winter and spring. Should be taken by all entering departmental graduate students. Section 2: Presentation of departmental research seminar, 2 credits any term. PhD candidates in biochemistry and biophysics present a departmental research seminar in the third or fourth year. One registers in the term the seminar is presented.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BB 650, SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint student with current research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses include enzyme kinetics, cell cycle and cancer, neurochemistry, oxidative stress, cell adhesion and motility. Most courses offered alternate years.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
BB 651, SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint student with current research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses include cell surfaces, enzyme kinetics, metabolism, neurochemistry, trace element metabolism, biological oxidations, and bioenergetics. Most courses offered alternate years.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
BB 652, SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS, 3 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint student with current research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses include enzyme kinetics, metabolism, neurochemistry, trace element metabolism, biological oxidations, and bioenergetics. Most courses offered alternate years.
This course is repeatable for 18 credits.
BB 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.