BIOC 503/504Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology I, II
5 lecture hours, 5 credits (each)
Continuous course
A comprehensive introductory course that describes basic biochemistry and reviews current concepts of modern cell and molecular biology
BIOC 505/506Experimental Biochemistry
4 laboratory hours, 2 credits (each)
Continuous course
Laboratory work, including theory and practice of advanced biochemical research methods
BIOC 601Membranes and Lipids
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Semester course
Comprehensive presentation of important areas in biological membrane research; key topics include techniques in the study of membrane lipids and proteins, "order" and organization in membranes, transport, receptors and cell surface antigens, physical measurements in membranes, reconstituted systems, and signal transduction
BIOC 605Molecular Biology
2 lecture hours, 3 credits
Semester course
An advanced course on molecular biology: eukaryotic replication, transcription, RNA processing, control of gene expression, translation, cell cycle, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, viral vectors, and gene therapy
BIOC 651Biochemistry Journal Club
1 credit
All semesters
Reports on recent biochemical literature and research by students with faculty guidance
BIOC652Cancer Biology Journal Club
1 credit
All semesters
Reports on recent cancer biology literature and research by students with faculty guidance
BIOC 661Critical Scientific Thinking
1 lecture hour, 1 credit (each)
Semester course
Intensive reading course that provides basic instruction in the critical evaluation of scientific literature
BIOC 690Biochemistry Seminar
1 credit
All semesters
Lectures, presentations of research reports and topics of current interests through the departmental seminar series; includes special assignments in selected areas of advanced study not available in other courses
BIOC 695Biochemistry Student Seminar
1 credit
All semesters
Student research in progress presentations
IBMS 600Laboratory Safety
1 credit (typically completed within 5-14 days)
Semester course, online course
Describes health hazards commonly found in biomedical laboratories and their appropriate safety precautions, government regulations and emergency responses; includes hazards of working with micro-organisms, experimental animals and chemical, electrical and fire hazards
IBMS 635Cellular Signaling
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Semester course
Understanding mechanisms of cellular communication: current concepts of signal transduction
OVPR 601/OVPR 602/OVPR 603Scientific Integrity/Responsible Scientific Conduct/Responsible Conduct of Research
2 lecture hours, 2 credits
Semester course
Through interactive lectures followed by small-group discussion of cases, surveys contemporary issues relating to scientific integrity and responsible conduct in research, with topics including: