22 courses with the subject BMB, 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.
BMB 301Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology3
4 Courses in selected special topics in biochemistry and molecular biology. 4 May be repeated for credit if course content differs. P - Prerequisite override required.
Subject
BMB
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit if course content differs.
A molecular study of how prokaryotes obtain the energy and nutrients required to live and reproduce amidst diverse environmental stressors, with an emphasis on structure-function relationships. Topics include molecular bioenergetics, central metabolism, macromolecule biosynthesis, and integration of metabolic events. P-BIO 370/BMB 370/CHM 370 or BIO 332.
Introduces molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic viral replication, viral-cell interactions, viral disease, and immune responses to viral infections . P- BIO 265 and BIO 370/BMB 370/CHM 370.
BMB 370Biochemistry I: Macromolecules and Metabolism3
Introduces principles of biochemistry including structure, function, and biosynthesis of biological molecules, analysis of enzyme function and activity, bioenergetics, and regulation of metabolic pathways. Also listed t as BIO 370 and CHM 370. P-any two of the following with associated labs: CHM 122 (or CHM 123), CHM 280 or BIO 265.
Emphasizes approaches for isolation and analysis of enzymes. Required for BMB major and the chemistry major with concentration in biochemistry. Recommended for research focused students. Also listed as BIO 371L and CHM 371L. Credit allowed for BIO 370L/CHM 370L, or BMB 371L/BIO 371L/CHM 371L, but not both. P or C-BMB 370/BIO 370/CHM 370.
Presents molecular mechanisms by which stored genetic information is expressed including the mechanisms for and regulation of gene expression, protein synthesis, and genome editing. Emphasizes analysis and interpretation of experimental data from the primary literature. Also listed as BIO 372. P-BIO 265 and BIO 370/BMB 370/CHM 370.
Introduces modern methods of molecular biology to analyze and manipulate expression of genes and function of gene products. Also listed as BIO 372L. P or C-BIO 372/BMB 372 or BMB 373/CHM 373.
Examines the structure, function, and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids and includes advanced topics in biochemistry including catalytic mechanisms of enzymes and ribozymes, use of sequence and structure databases, and molecular basis of disease and drug action. Also listed as CHM 373. P-CHM 223 and BIO 370/BMB 370/CHM 370.
Fundamentals of physical chemistry applied to biological molecules, including thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Emphasizes modern experimental approaches used to analyze biological systems. Also listed as CHM 376. P-CHM 280, BIO/BMB/CHM 370, PHY 114. P or C-MTH 112.
Studies the molecular mechanisms for inheritance of genome modifications. Uses primary literature to explore the environmental and developmental signals that influence epigenetic controls of gene expression and disease. Also listed as BIO 381. P-BIO 265 and BIO 370/ BMB 370/CHM 370.
Provides hands-on experiences with genome editing and molecular genetics to address the function and expression of genes. Also listed as BIO 381L. P or C-BIO 381 or prerequisite override required.
Examines the molecular and biochemical mechanisms by which hormones, neurotransmitters, and other signaling molecules act to change growth, development, and physiological and behavioral responses of organisms with a focus on discussion of primary literature. Also listed as BIO 382. P-BIO 265 and BIO 370/BMB 370/CHM 370.
Examines the architecture, expression, and evolution of genomes. Uses current primary literature to examine the functional and evolutionary dynamics of genomes and the modern analytic techniques used to investigate genome-wide phenomena. Also listed as BIO 383. P-BIO 235.
BMB 388Senior Seminar in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1
Discussion of contemporary research and introduction to the biochemical and molecular biology literature and research skills and approaches. Pass/Fail only. Senior status required. P-BMB 370/BIO 370/CHM 370.
BMB 390Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Experience. (0-2
h) Research experience and written report for off campus or summer research by prearrangement. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for credit. P-Prerequisite override required.
Working under the guidance of a faculty member or research staff member, students will conduct an independent research project that involves the collection and analysis of data, and that culminates in a written paper or poster to be submitted to the sponsoring faculty or staff member. P-Prerequisite override required.
Working under the guidance of a faculty member or research staff member, students will conduct an independent research project that involves the collection and analysis of data, and that culminates in a written paper or poster to be submitted to the sponsoring faculty or staff member. P-Prerequisite override required.
Working under the guidance of a faculty member or research staff member, students will conduct an independent research project that involves the collection and analysis of data, and that culminates in a written paper or poster to be submitted to the sponsoring faculty or staff member. P-Prerequisite override required.
Working under the guidance of a faculty member or research staff member, students will conduct an independent research project that involves the collection and analysis of data, and that culminates in a written paper or poster to be submitted to the sponsoring faculty or staff member. P-Prerequisite override required.
Writing of senior research project or honors thesis. Senior status required. P or C-two of the following: BMB 390/BMB 391/BIO 391/CHM 391, BMB 392/BIO 392/CHM 392.