UTexas

Biochemistry (BCH)

BCH 206K  Undergraduate Research  2 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  8 Lab Hours  
Introduction to research practices; supervised individual undergraduate research in biochemistry. May be taken for a letter grade no more than twice. No more than six semester hours may be counted toward a degree in biochemistry. Six to ten laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

BCH 215L  Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory Skills  2 Hours  

1 Lecture Hours  4 Lab Hours  
Explore skills, concepts, and careers in biotechnology, biochemistry and the molecular biosciences. Biochemistry 215T (Topic: Biotechnology Skill Up) and 215L may not both be counted One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biology 311D, Chemistry 302, and Chemistry 204 or Chemistry 104M and 104N.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

BCH 115T, 215T, 315T, 415T, 515T, 615T, 715T, 815T, 915T  Special Topics in Biotechnology  1-9 Hours  

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore recent development and research methods in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

BCH 219L  Introduction to Biochemical Laboratory Practices and Skills  2 Hours  

1 Lecture Hours  4 Lab Hours  
Explore basic skills used by biochemists and an introduction to future career options. Examine basic biochemical concepts and laboratory, computational, and professional skills. Biochemistry 219L and Molecular Biosciences 219L may not both be counted. Four laboratory hours and one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Same as: MBS 219L  
Pre/Corequisites: Biology 311D or 325H and Chemistry 302 with a grade of at least C- and credit or registration for Chemistry 204 or Chemistry 104N.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

BCH 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S  Topics in Biochemistry  1-9 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  

BCH 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S  Topics in Biochemistry  1-9 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  

BCH 330M  Medical Biochemistry  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Apply the principles of biochemistry to medicine and physiology to gain an understanding of organ function and regulating metabolite homeostasis. Biochemistry 330M and 339P may not both be counted Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F or 369 with a grade of at least C-.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 339F  Foundations of Biochemistry  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; structure and function of proteins. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 339F, 369, Biology 337 (Topic: Foundations of Biochemistry), Chemistry 339K, 369. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: The following with a grade of at least C-: Biochemistry 219L, and Chemistry 310M, 318M, 320M, 328C, or 328M.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 339J  Chemical and Synthetic Biology  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Topics include enzymatic reaction mechanisms and how they can be manipulated using tools from both chemistry and molecular biology. Designed for students pursuing pharmaceutical and biotechnology careers. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 339J, Chemistry 339J, Systems and Synthetic Biology 339J. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Molecular Biosciences 344 (or Biology 344) and Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C-.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 339M  Structure and Function of Molecular Machines  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Function of proteins and protein complexes as machines in the cell, including the interaction of proteins with nucleic acids, synthesis of proteins, and degradation of proteins. Three lecture hours per week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F, 370, and Molecular Biosciences 344 (or Biology 344) with a grade of at least C-.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 339N  Systems Biology and Bioinformatics  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Understanding how the cell works as a system with emphasis on the methods used to gather and analyze data and develop/test models of systems level data. Biochemistry 339N and 364C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Molecular Biosciences 344 (or Biology 344), Biochemistry 339F, Statistics and Data Sciences 320E, and Computer Science 303E with a grade of at least C-.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 339P  Biochemistry in Physiology and Medicine  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore the fundamentals of physiology and medicine to understand how the body functions and maintains homeostasis through the principles of biochemistry. Biochemistry 330M and 339P may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C-.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 147, 247, 347, 447  Topics in Biochemistry  1-4 Hours  

1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore recent developments and research methods in biochemistry. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C; additional prerequisites vary with the topic.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 364C  Bioinformatics  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Examine typical data, data analysis, and algorithms encountered in computational biology. Includes introductory probability and statistics, basics of programming, protein and nucleic acid sequence analysis, genome sequencing and assembly, synthetic biology, analysis of large-scale gene expression data, data clustering, biological pattern recognition, and biological networks. Biochemistry 339N and 364C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least B; Computer Science 303E or the equivalent; Statistics and Data Sciences 328M or 320E and 348 or 322E with a grade of at least B; and consent of the instructor.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 364D  Macromolecular Structure Determination  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Theory of physical methods used in biochemistry and molecular biology, with a strong emphasis on macromolecular structure determination by X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. Includes surface plasmon resonance, isothermal titration calorimetry, and biolayer interferometry. Biochemistry 364D and Chemistry 364D may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F and 370 with a grade of at least B and consent of instructor.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 364E  Systems Biology  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Survey of current high-throughput technologies and computational methods for generating data and integrating information at all levels of biological organization. Emphasis on how hypotheses can be generated and tested with these techniques to better understand how model organisms function and evolve. Biochemistry 364E and Chemistry 364E may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least B and consent of instructor.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 364F  Astrobiology  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
An overview of the science used in the search for extraterrestrial life, life origins, earth history, evolution, metabolism of extremophiles, biochemistry, and astronomy. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least B.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 365D  Structure and Function of Proteins and Nucleic Acids  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Exploration of the structures and functions of proteins and nucleic acids, utilizing quantitative methods to evaluate the roles of structural features in function, and developing new ways of thinking about the dynamics of macromolecules. Biochemistry 365D and Chemistry 365D may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F and 370 with a grade of at least B.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 168C, 268C, 368C, 468C  Topics in Biochemistry  1-4 Hours  

1,2,3,4 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Supervised study of selected topics in Biochemistry by individual arrangement with the instructor. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least B and consent of instructor.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 368H  Capstone Honors Research  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Conduct a laboratory research project in a specific field of biochemistry under the supervision of one or more faculty members. May be taken twice for credit. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C- and consent of instructor.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (02 times)  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 368L  Capstone Course-Based Research Experience  3 Hours  

2 Lecture Hours  7 Lab Hours  
Explore experimental design, data collection, data analysis and fundamental principles of biochemistry research. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 368L, 369L, Chemistry 369L. Two lecture hours and seven laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C-.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 368M  Capstone Experience in Biochemistry  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore approved capstone experiences such as Biochemistry Research Experience Abroad, Biochemistry/Biotechnology Internships or other external, intensive biochemistry-related research experiences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C- and consent of faculty advisor or capstone advisor.  
Restrictions: Restricted to biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 368R  Supervised Capstone Research  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Perform supervised independent research and write a capstone thesis on a selected subject in Biochemistry by individual arrangement with the instructor. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C-, consent of the biochemistry faculty advisor, and consent of the student's capstone advisor.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 368T  Biotechnology Capstone  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C- and consent of faculty advisor or capstone advisor.  
Restrictions: Restricted to Biochemistry majors.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 368W  Supervised Literature Review  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Perform a supervised literature review and write a capstone thesis on a selected subject in Biochemistry by individual arrangement with the instructor. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C-, consent of the biochemistry faculty advisor, and consent of the student's capstone advisor.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 369  Fundamentals of Biochemistry  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
The basics of protein structure and function, carbon and nitrogen metabolism, and molecular biology of macromolecules. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 339F, 369, Biology 337 (Topic: Foundations of Biochemistry), Chemistry 339K, 369. May not be counted toward a degree in biochemistry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: One of the following with a grade of at least C-: Chemistry 310M, 318M, 328C, 320M, or 328M.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 369K  Techniques of Research  3 Hours  

1 Lecture Hours  6 Lab Hours  
Advanced laboratory practice and introduction to research. May be taken for a letter grade no more than twice. No more than six semester hours may be counted toward a degree in biochemistry. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Six semester hours of upper-division coursework in biochemistry or chemistry, or five semester hours of coursework in organic chemistry, or consent of the undergraduate faculty adviser in biochemistry.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 369L  Biochemistry Laboratory  3 Hours  

2 Lecture Hours  7 Lab Hours  
An introduction to modern fundamental techniques of biochemistry. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 368L, 369L, Chemistry 369L. Two lecture hours and seven laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C-.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 369T  Biotechnology Laboratory  3 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  9 Lab Hours  
Advanced techniques in biotechnology. Biochemistry 369T and Chemistry 369T may not both be counted. Nine laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of instructor.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 370  Physical Methods of Biochemistry  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Theory of electrophoresis, ultracentrifugation, spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and diffraction as applied to biological macromolecules. Biochemistry 370 and Chemistry 370 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Biochemistry 339F with a grade of at least C-.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 175C  Biochemistry Capstone Seminar  1 Hour  

1 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Receive guidance during capstone experience. Document and reflect on the experience, present capstone work in a professional venue, and discuss plans for transitioning to post-graduation careers. The equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Concurrent registration in Biochemistry 368R or 368W.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 379H, 679H  Biochemistry Honors Tutorial Course  3,6 Hours  

3,6 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Laboratory research project in a specific field of biochemistry under the supervision of one or more faculty members. May be repeated once for credit. Must be taken in addition to the required hours for a degree in biochemistry. Students must enroll no later than the first semester of the year of graduation. Conference course.
Pre/Corequisites: Consent of the research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

BCH 080M  Dual MD/PhD Program with UT Medical Branch  0 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Preclinical medical study at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. May not be taken concurrently with another course at the University of Texas at Austin.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the MD/PhD dual degree program in biochemistry.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 386  Topics in Problems and Methods in the Life Sciences  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Examine the questions addressed in modern life sciences research and the experimental methods used. Focus on experimental reasoning and on the application of different techniques to solve problems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.  
Grading: Letter Grade  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 387D  Physical Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Theory of physical methods used in biochemistry and molecular biology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, an undergraduate course in physical chemistry, and an undergraduate course in biochemistry.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 190C, 290C  Topics in Biochemistry  1-2 Hours  

1,2 Lecture Hours  1,2 Lab Hours  
Discuss current topics in biochemistry. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 394  Structure and Function of Proteins and Nucleic Acids  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explores the structures and functions of proteins and nucleic acids. Emphasis is placed on quantitative methods used to evaluate the roles of structural features in function and in developing new ways of thinking about the dynamics of macromolecules. Biochemistry 394 and Chemistry 394 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 394P  Bioinformatics  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Examine typical data, data analysis, and algorithms encountered in computational biology. Includes introductory probability and statistics, basics of programming, protein and nucleic acid sequence analysis, genome sequencing and assembly, synthetic biology, analysis of large-scale gene expression data, data clustering, biological pattern recognition, and biological networks. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 395F  Advanced Biochemistry  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore advanced biochemistry concepts and the scientific process. Consider the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, and discuss enzyme mechanisms and kinetics. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 395F, 395G, Biology 395I, 395G, Molecular Biology 395I, 395G, Microbiology 395G. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: BIO 395I, MOL 395I  
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; a one-year undergraduate sequence in biochemistry is strongly recommended.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 395G  Structure and Function of Proteins and Membranes  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Explore advanced biochemistry concepts and the scientific process. Examine a detailed consideration of the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, as well as discussion of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 395F, 395G, Biology 395I, 395G, Molecular Biology 395I, 395G, Microbiology 395G. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: MOL 395G  
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; a one-year undergraduate sequence in biochemistry is strongly recommended.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 395J  Genes, Genomes, and Gene Expression  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Detailed consideration of prokaryotic and eukaryotic mechanisms of DNA replication and transcription; posttranscriptional processing of transcription products; and mechanism and regulation of the translation of messenger RNAs. Only one of the following may be counted: Biochemistry 395J, Biology 395J, Molecular Biology 395J, Microbiology 395J. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: MOL 395J  
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; and Biology 395F and 395G, or Chemistry 395F and 395G, or Molecular Biology 395F and 395G, or consent of instructor.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 396S  Synthetic Biology  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Survey of current high-throughput technologies and computational methods for generating data and integrating information at all levels of biological organization. Emphasis on how hypotheses can be generated and tested with these techniques to better understand how model organisms function and evolve. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 197C, 297C, 397C, 497C, 597C, 697C, 997C  Advanced Study and Research in Biochemistry  1,2,3,4,5,6,9 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  1.5,3,4.5,6,7.5,9,13.5 Lab Hours  
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one-and-one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of graduate adviser.  
Grading: Credit No Credit  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 698  Thesis  6 Hours  

6 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters.
Pre/Corequisites: For 698A, graduate standing in biochemistry and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Biochemistry 698A.  
Grading: Credit No Credit  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Master's  

BCH 398T  Professional Development for Graduate Students in Biochemistry  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Provides professional development skills to graduate students in biochemistry. Subjects include excellence in teaching, scientific communication, grantsmanship, ethics, and career planning. Biochemistry 398T and Chemistry 398T may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing in biochemistry.  
Restrictions: Restricted to graduate students in biochemistry.  
Grading: Credit No Credit  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Doctoral  

BCH 399W, 699W, 999W  Dissertation  3,6,9 Hours  

0 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Pre/Corequisites: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.  
Grading: Credit No Credit  
Repeatable for credit: Yes (Unlimited)  
Academic Level: Doctoral