Ratmir Derda, PhD

Professor, Faculty of Science - Chemistry
Directory

Fall Term 2024 (1890)

CHEM 451 - Chemical Biology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Advanced methods used to analyze and manipulate biological systems using engineered biomolecules and synthetic organic molecules. Topics may include biomolecule structure and function, enzymology, molecular biology, protein engineering, genome engineering, bioinformatic methods, inhibitor design, library screening methods, fluorescent probes, bioorthogonal chemistry, and various chemical biology methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 351 or BIOCH 200; CHEM 361 (can be taken as co-requisite).

LECTURE A1 (49256)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
MWF 12:00 - 12:50



CHEM 551 - Chemical Biology I

1.5 units (fi 3)(EITHER, 3/2-0-0)

Six week course that provides an introduction to the structure and function of the major classes of biological macromolecules. Particular emphasis will be placed on approaches for modifying biomolecule structure using chemical biology and molecular biology methods. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 451.

LECTURE A1 (49257)

2024-09-03 - 2024-10-18
MWF 12:00 - 12:50



CHEM 553 - Chemical Biology II

1.5 units (fi 3)(EITHER, 3/2-0-0)

Six week course that provides an introduction to modern chemical biology methods with particular emphasis on the use of synthetic organic molecules and modified biomacromolecules as tools to probe biological systems. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 451.

LECTURE A1 (49258)

2024-10-21 - 2024-12-09
MWF 12:00 - 12:50

Winter Term 2025 (1900)

CHEM 405 - Special Topics in Chemistry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisites: a 300- level CHEM course and consent of Instructor; prerequisite courses vary, depending on topic. Course may be repeated for credit, provided there is no duplication of specific topic.

LECTURE B2 (78203)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20



CHEM 519 - Bioanalytical Chemistry

1.5 units (fi 3)(EITHER, 3/2-0-0)

Six week course with topics that may include antibodies, immunoassays, surface plasmon resonance, biosensors, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, microscopy and imaging. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 419.

LECTURE B1 (70038)

2025-01-06 - 2025-02-14
TR 11:00 - 12:20



CHEM 659 - Special Topics in Chemical Biology

1.5 units (fi 3)(EITHER, 3/2-0-0)

Six-week course with advanced discussion of selected topics in chemical biology. Course may be repeated for credit, provided there is no duplication of specific topic.

LECTURE B1 (71137)

2025-02-24 - 2025-04-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20