9 courses with the subject BIOC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BIOC 272Biochemistry
0 to 1 unit(s) Basic course covering protein structure and synthesis, enzyme action, bio-energetic principles, electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation, selected metabolic pathways in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Taught by faculty in the Chemistry and Biology departments. Hayley Affronti, Colin Aitken, Eric Eberhardt, Jennifer Herrera, Rebecca Pollet.
CHEM 244 and BIOL 108 . Three 50-minute periods; one 4-hour laboratory. Course Format: CLS
Offered
Fall and Spring
BIOC 295Protein Crystallography1
(Same as CHEM 295 ) Protein function is closely tied to its three-dimensional structure, often obtained from the experimental technique x-ray crystallography. Students conduct extensive laboratory work in protein crystallography and related biochemical methods to characterize a protein as part of an original research project. Krystle McLaughlin.
CHEM 244 and BIOL 108 . One 75-minute period and one 4-hour laboratory. Not offered in 2026/27. Course Format: CLS
BIOC 298Independent Research
0.5 to 1 unit(s) The intensive experience can include an individual project, multiple students working on different aspect of the same project, group work on a single laboratory project, or an individual library project. The Department. Course Format: INT
The senior thesis involves the design and execution of a substantial independent original research project under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Students are expected to complete research work throughout their senior year (both Fall and Spring semesters are required). The project follows a set of defined deadlines for completion of the work. The project culminates in a substantial manuscript-style thesis submitted to the research mentor and a second reader from the Faculty, and an oral presentation. The Department. Offered in the fall only for students graduating in December. Course Format: INT
Concepts of thermodynamics and equilibrium phenomena, chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, and structure determination as pertains to biological systems are discussed. Krystle McLaughlin.
BIOC 272 / CHEM 272 . It is strongly recommended that students have a foundational understanding of introductory physics and single variable calculus. Two 75-minute periods. Course Format: CLS
Offered
Fall
BIOC 356Biochemistry Senior Seminar1
An intensive study of selected topics at the molecular, subcellular, and cellular level. Specific topics will vary. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and research with course material being drawn from the recent biochemical literature. Work in the course culminates in a significant summative presentation.
Permission of the instructor. Two 75-minute periods. Course Format: CLS
Offered
Fall and Spring
BIOC 377Senior Capstone Project1
The intensive experience can include an individual project, multiple students working on different aspect of the same project, group work on a single laboratory project, or an individual library thesis under the supervision of a member of the Faculty. The Biology and Chemistry Departments. Course Format: INT
0.5 to 1 unit(s) A variety of current and timely topics in biochemistry is considered in these intensive mentored experiences. Each of these involve close mentored work in small groups of students around a key topic in biochemistry. Topics, formats, and instructors vary each semester. One 4-hour period. Not offered in 2026/27. Course Format: INT
0.5 to 1 unit(s) Students perform independent biochemical research under the direction of a faculty member for Intensive credit. Attendance at regularly scheduled department seminars/events is required to satisfactorily complete the course. The Department.
