Biochemistry: BCH

Lower-Division Courses

BCH X06K. Undergraduate Research.

Introduction to research practices; supervised individual undergraduate research in biochemistry.

BCH X15L. Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory Skills.

Explore skills, concepts, and careers in biotechnology, biochemistry and the molecular biosciences.

BCH X15T. Special Topics in Biotechnology.

Explore recent development and research methods in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.

BCH X19L. Introduction to Biochemical Laboratory Practices and Skills.

Explore basic skills used by biochemists and an introduction to future career options. Examine basic biochemical concepts and laboratory, computational, and professional skills.

BCH X19S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.

BCH X29S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.

Upper-Division Courses

BCH X19S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.

BCH X29S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.

BCH X30M. Medical Biochemistry.

Apply the principles of biochemistry to medicine and physiology to gain an understanding of organ function and regulating metabolite homeostasis.

BCH X39F. Foundations of Biochemistry.

Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; structure and function of proteins.

BCH X39J. Chemical and Synthetic Biology.

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.

BCH X39M. Structure and Function of Molecular Machines.

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.

BCH X39N. Systems Biology and Bioinformatics.

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.

BCH X39P. Biochemistry in Physiology and Medicine.

Explore the fundamentals of physiology and medicine to understand how the body functions and maintains homeostasis through the principles of biochemistry.

BCH X47. Topics in Biochemistry.

Explore recent developments and research methods in biochemistry.

BCH X64C. Bioinformatics.

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.

BCH X64D. Macromolecular Structure Determination.

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.

BCH X64E. Systems Biology.

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.

BCH X64F. Astrobiology.

An overview of the science used in the search for extraterrestrial life, life origins, earth history, evolution, metabolism of extremophiles, biochemistry, and astronomy.

BCH X65D. Structure and Function of Proteins and Nucleic Acids.

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.

BCH X68C. Topics in Biochemistry.

Supervised study of selected topics in Biochemistry by individual arrangement with the instructor.

BCH X68H. Capstone Honors Research.

Conduct a laboratory research project in a specific field of biochemistry under the supervision of one or more faculty members.

BCH X68L. Capstone Course-Based Research Experience.

Explore experimental design, data collection, data analysis and fundamental principles of biochemistry research.

BCH X68M. Capstone Experience in Biochemistry.

Explore approved capstone experiences such as Biochemistry Research Experience Abroad, Biochemistry/Biotechnology Internships or other external, intensive biochemistry-related research experiences.

BCH X68R. Supervised Capstone Research.

Perform supervised independent research and write a capstone thesis on a selected subject in Biochemistry by individual arrangement with the instructor.

BCH X68T. Biotechnology Capstone.

BCH X68W. Supervised Literature Review.

Perform a supervised literature review and write a capstone thesis on a selected subject in Biochemistry by individual arrangement with the instructor.

BCH X69. Fundamentals of Biochemistry.

The basics of protein structure and function, carbon and nitrogen metabolism, and molecular biology of macromolecules.

BCH X69K. Techniques of Research.

Advanced laboratory practice and introduction to research.

BCH X69L. Biochemistry Laboratory.

An introduction to modern fundamental techniques of biochemistry.

BCH X69T. Biotechnology Laboratory.

Advanced techniques in biotechnology.

BCH X70. Physical Methods of Biochemistry.

Theory of electrophoresis, ultracentrifugation, spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and diffraction as applied to biological macromolecules.

BCH X75C. Biochemistry Capstone Seminar.

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.

BCH X79H. Biochemistry Honors Tutorial Course.

Laboratory research project in a specific field of biochemistry under the supervision of one or more faculty members.

Graduate Courses

BCH X19S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.

BCH X29S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.

BCH X80M. Dual MD/PhD Program with UT Medical Branch.

Preclinical medical study at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

BCH X86. Topics in Problems and Methods in the Life Sciences.

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.

BCH X87D. Physical Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Theory of physical methods used in biochemistry and molecular biology.

BCH X90C. Topics in Biochemistry.

Discuss current topics in biochemistry.

BCH X94. Structure and Function of Proteins and Nucleic Acids.

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.

BCH X94P. Bioinformatics.

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.

BCH X95F. Advanced Biochemistry.

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.

BCH X95G. Structure and Function of Proteins and Membranes.

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.

BCH X95J. Genes, Genomes, and Gene Expression.

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.

BCH X96S. Synthetic Biology.

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.

BCH X97C. Advanced Study and Research in Biochemistry.

BCH X98. Thesis.

BCH X98T. Professional Development for Graduate Students in Biochemistry.

Provides professional development skills to graduate students in biochemistry. Subjects include excellence in teaching, scientific communication, grantsmanship, ethics, and career planning.

BCH X99W. Dissertation.

Professional Courses

BCH X19S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.

BCH X29S. Topics in Biochemistry.

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.