Lecture and laboratory study of the chemical characteristics of biological molecules with emphasis on bioenergetics, enzymes, metabolic pathways and integration, biological signals and membrane receptors. (Enroll in BIOL 317 then notify registrar you would like it changed to BCHM 317) Fall or Spring.

Optional elective laboratory research done under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Emphasis on planning, conducting, and evaluating laboratory research. Students review the literature, write a final paper and give an oral presentation at the end of their senior year. Although students may register for the course in the Fall and/or Spring semesters of their senior year, they must select an advisor and sign a research contract in the beginning of their senior year. Fall and Spring.

Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students.

Literature research done under the supervision of a faculty instructor. Required for all biochemistry majors. Students attend regular class meetings focusing on their literature research progress, literature review, and preparation of a final paper and oral presentation given at the end of their senior year. Spring senior year. Those students graduating in December should take the course in the Spring before their graduation. Those students graduating in December should take the course in the Spring before their graduation.

Completed Application for Internship Form REQUIRED. See Internship Office Web Page.