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BCH 1001 Introduction to Biochemistry: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. A course to acquaint the beginning students with the overall concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology. Current research will be described. Offered every year

BCH 1011 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members

BCH 2013 Introduction to Forensic Science: 3 hours.

(Prerequsite BIO 1134, BIO 1144 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to the field of forensic science, including areas of trace evidence, DNA, drug analysis, and an overview of forensic science techniques and technologies

BCH 2023 Molecular Mechanisms of Human Diseases: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: Co-registration with BIO 1134 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. This course will introduce students to principles of biochemistry and molecular biology in the context of select human diseases

BCH 2990 Special Topics in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

BCH 3102 Essential Biochemical Concepts and Analysis: 2 hours.

(Prerequisites: Biochemistry major with Sophomore standing; Minimum Grade of C in CH 1223 General Chemistry II and CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II). Preparation in fundamental biochemistry and molecular biology thought processes, laboratory skills and analytical practices with critical interpretation and presentation

BCH 3901 Senior Seminar: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: BCH 4613/6613). Each student will prepare and present a formal paper based on independent study of the literature and undergraduate research investigations

BCH 4000 Directed Individual Study in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology: 1-6 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

BCH 4013 Principles of Biochemistry: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: CH 2503, BIO 1134 or equivalent.) Three hours lecture. A survey of biochemistry designed to provide the non-major with a comprehensive background in the field. (Credit will not be given to students matriculating in the Biochemistry or Molecular Biology degree programs.)

BCH 4100 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Internship: 1-6 hours.

Internship (1 to 6 Hours). Credit hours to be arranged. Supervised work, career shadowing, or research experience in disciplines related to biochemistry and molecular biology in an appropriate setting approved by the faculty advisor. (May be taken more than once for credit)

BCH 4113 Essentials of Molecular Genetics: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. A survey of molecular biology and genetics designed to provide the non-major with a comprehensive background in the field. (Credit will not be given to students matriculating in the Biochemistry or Molecular Biology degree program)

BCH 4243 Plant Molecular Biology: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Course provides an overview of processes of DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, and cell function. The molecular basis of biological activity between biomolecules (DNA, RNA, and proteins). Their interactions, biosynthesis, and the regulation of these interactions in the various systems of a plant cell

BCH 4253 Macronutrients: Human Metabolism: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: FNH Majors: Grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in BCH 4013 and Junior or Senior Standing; or BCH Major). Three hours face-to-face lecture or web-based distance instruction. In-depth study of the chemistry and functionality of macronutrients in food systems and their biochemical impact on the human body. (Same as FNH 4253/6253)

BCH 4333 Advanced Forensic Science: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:BCH 4013/6013 or BCH 4603/6603 and BCH 4613/6613; or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An advanced study of the central concepts in forensic science as they relate to physiology, biochemistry and statistics

BCH 4414 Protein Methods: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Coregistration in BCH 4603/6603). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. A comprehensive course to teach the student the modern methods of protein biochemistry

BCH 4443 Introduction to Public Health: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite BIO 1134, BIO 1144 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to the field of Public Health. Includes an overview of historic and existing health problems and disparities unique to the United States and Southeast and an overview of related epidemiological methods

BCH 4503 Scientific Communication Skills: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: EN 1113 and MA 1713 and CH 4513 or consent of instructor, or Graduate standing). Three hours lecture. Introduction to developing information literature and survey of data manipulation and presentation skills

BCH 4603 General Biochemistry I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: CH 4564, CH 4523/6523 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. BCH 4603/6603 must be completed before student may enroll in BCH 4613/6613. Detailed studies of the structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and coenzymes

BCH 4613 General Biochemistry II: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: CH 4564, CH 4523/6523 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. BCH 4603/6603 must be completed before student may enroll in BCH 4613/6613. Detailed studies of the structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and coenzymes

BCH 4623 Integrative Metabolic and Medical Biochemistry: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Coregistration in BCH 4613/6613). A continuation of BCH 4613/6613 to include an integrative approach to study metabolic biochemistry in the context of medical biochemistry

BCH 4713 Molecular Biology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite for BCH 4713: Co-registration in BCH 4613). Three hours lecture. A study of basic molecular processes such as DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Offered fall semester

BCH 4800 Undergraduate Research in Biochemistry: 13 hours.

Hours, credits and deliverables to be arranged. The purpose of this course is to provide a student with the opportunity to participate in research and/or creative project beyond the traditional undergraduate experience, while allowing the university to track undergraduate participation in these activities

BCH 4803 Integrative Protein Evolution: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite BCH 4613/6613 Biochemistry II). This course focuses on providing students with an integrative view of molecular evolution, demonstrating how genomic mutations cause biochemical changes which are then reflected at the organismal level, using hemoglobin as our model system

BCH 4804 Molecular Biology Methods: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite:Coregistration in BCH 4613/6613). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. A comprehensive course to teach the student the modern methods of molecular biology. (Same as GNS 4804/6804),

BCH 4903 Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. A comprehensive course on biochemical and molecular processes specific for plant cells. The course includes ample information on the molecular components and pathways required for plant response to pathogens and tolerance to environmental factors

BCH 4990 Special Topics in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

BCH 6013 Principles of Biochemistry: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: CH 2503, BIO 1134 or equivalent.) Three hours lecture. A survey of biochemistry designed to provide the non-major with a comprehensive background in the field. (Credit will not be given to students matriculating in the Biochemistry or Molecular Biology degree programs.)

BCH 6113 Essentials of Molecular Genetics: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. A survey of molecular biology and genetics designed to provide the non-major with a comprehensive background in the field. (Credit will not be given to students matriculating in the Biochemistry or Molecular Biology degree program)

BCH 6243 Plant Molecular Biology: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Course provides an overview of processes of DNA replication, RNA transcription, protein translation, and cell function. The molecular basis of biological activity between biomolecules (DNA, RNA, and proteins). Their interactions, biosynthesis, and the regulation of these interactions in the various systems of a plant cell

BCH 6253 Macronutrients: Human Metabolism: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: FNH Majors: Grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in BCH 4013 and Junior or Senior Standing; or BCH Major). Three hours face-to-face lecture or web-based distance instruction. In-depth study of the chemistry and functionality of macronutrients in food systems and their biochemical impact on the human body. (Same as FNH 4253/6253)

BCH 6333 Advanced Forensic Science: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite:BCH 4013/6013 or BCH 4603/6603 and BCH 4613/6613; or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. An advanced study of the central concepts in forensic science as they relate to physiology, biochemistry and statistics

BCH 6414 Protein Methods: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: Coregistration in BCH 4603/6603). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. A comprehensive course to teach the student the modern methods of protein biochemistry

BCH 6443 Introduction to Public Health: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite BIO 1134, BIO 1144 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Introduction to the field of Public Health. Includes an overview of historic and existing health problems and disparities unique to the United States and Southeast and an overview of related epidemiological methods

BCH 6503 Scientific Communication Skills: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: EN 1113 and MA 1713 and CH 4513 or consent of instructor, or Graduate standing). Three hours lecture. Introduction to developing information literature and survey of data manipulation and presentation skills

BCH 6603 General Biochemistry I: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: CH 4564, CH 4523/6523 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. BCH 4603/6603 must be completed before student may enroll in BCH 4613/6613. Detailed studies of the structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and coenzymes

BCH 6613 General Biochemistry II: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: CH 4564, CH 4523/6523 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. BCH 4603/6603 must be completed before student may enroll in BCH 4613/6613. Detailed studies of the structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and coenzymes

BCH 6623 Integrative Metabolic and Medical Biochemistry: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Coregistration in BCH 4613/6613). A continuation of BCH 4613/6613 to include an integrative approach to study metabolic biochemistry in the context of medical biochemistry

BCH 6713 Molecular Biology: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite for BCH 4713: Co-registration in BCH 4613). Three hours lecture. A study of basic molecular processes such as DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Offered fall semester

BCH 6803 Integrative Protein Evolution: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite BCH 4613/6613 Biochemistry II). This course focuses on providing students with an integrative view of molecular evolution, demonstrating how genomic mutations cause biochemical changes which are then reflected at the organismal level, using hemoglobin as our model system

BCH 6804 Molecular Biology Methods: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite:Coregistration in BCH 4613/6613). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. A comprehensive course to teach the student the modern methods of molecular biology. (Same as GNS 4804/6804),

BCH 6903 Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. A comprehensive course on biochemical and molecular processes specific for plant cells. The course includes ample information on the molecular components and pathways required for plant response to pathogens and tolerance to environmental factors

BCH 6990 Special Topics in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

BCH 7000 Directed Individual Study in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology: 1-6 hours.

Hours and credits to be arranged

BCH 8101 Seminar: 1 hour.

Review of current literature; individual presentation of research or classical topics. Course can be taken twice for credit

BCH 8243 Molecular Biology of Plants: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Coregistration in BCH 4613/6613). Three hours lecture. A study of plant development at the molecular level. Emphasis will be placed on the influence of nucleic acid metabolism on plant development

BCH 8631 Topics in Genomics: 1 hour.

(Prerequisites:PSS/BCH 8653 or BCH 4713/6713 or BCH 8643 ). Review and discussion of classic and current genomics literature;individual presentation of a seminar highlighting an area of genomics research. (Same as PSS 8631)

BCH 8633 Enzymes: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: BCH 4613/6613). Three hours lecture. A study of enzymes; their purification, classification, kinetics and mechanisms

BCH 8643 Molecular Genetics: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: PO 3103, or BIO 3103, and Coregistration in BCH 5613/7613). Three hours lecture. Study of the gene and its expression with emphasis on structure and function in higher organisms. (Same as GNS 8643)

BCH 8653 Genomes and Genomics: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites:BCH 4113/6113 or BCH 4713/6713 or BCH 8643 or consent of instructor). Overview of genome structure and evolution with emphasis on genomics, the use of molecular biology, robotics, and advanced computational methods to efficiently study genomes. (Same as PSS 8653)

BCH 8654 Intermediary Metabolism: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: BCH 4613/6613). Four hours lecture. An advanced in-depth study of anabolic and catabolic pathways involved in cellular metabolism. Bioenergetics and control mechanisms will be emphasized

BCH 8663 Proteome and Proteomics: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. This course introduces proteome (the entire complement of proteins in cells) and proteomics which is the large-scale study of proteomes, directed to analyzing protein function in a cellular context. It is designed to cover the fundamental concepts of proteomics and its applications to biomedical research

BCH 8673 Host-Microbe Interaction Mechanisms: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor). Three hours lecture. Comprehensive overview of molecular interactions between microbes and their hosts and vectors leading to disease, colonization, symbiosis, vector transmission, immune responses, and other outcomes. Mammalian, plant, and insect systems will be covered. (Same as EPP 8673)

BCH 8990 Special Topics in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology: 1-9 hours.

Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

BCH 9000 Research in Biochemistry,Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology: 1-13 hours.

Hours and credit to be arranged