Fall Term 2026 (1970)
BIOCH 441 - Structure and Function of Biological Membranes
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
Survey of the structure and function of biological membranes. Topics include the structure, properties and composition of biomembranes, characterization and structural principles of membrane lipids and proteins, lateral and transverse asymmetry, dynamics, lipid-protein interactions, membrane enzymology, permeability, and biogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320, with a minimum grade of C+ or consent of the Department. This course is intended for students in Honors, Specialization and Majors in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. Graduate students may not register for credit (see BIOCH 541).
LECTURE A1 (54356)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
BIOCH 541 - Structure and Function of Biological Membranes
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
Survey of the structure and function of biological membranes. Topics include the structure, properties and composition of biomembranes, characterization and structural principles of membrane lipids and proteins, lateral and transverse asymmetry, dynamics, lipid-protein interactions, membrane enzymology, permeability, and biogenesis. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C+ or consent of Department. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 441, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 441.
LECTURE A1 (54358)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
BIOCH 640A - Special Topics in Research on Biomembranes
0 units (fi 4)(TWO TERM, 0-1S-0)
Seminar course for advanced students covering selected topics from the current literature in the field of membrane structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOCH 441 or consent of Department.
SEMINAR C1 (50871)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 09:00 - 09:50
BIOCH 641 - Selected Topics on the Structure and Function of Biological Membranes
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-3S-0)
Directed reading and seminar course on the structure and function of biological membranes. Topics include membrane biogenesis, bioenergetics, transport and structural aspects of membrane lipids and proteins. Prerequisite: BIOCH 441 or consent of the Department.
SEMINAR A1 (54279)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 13:00 - 15:50
BIOCH 660A - Professional Development for Career Success
0 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 2/4-2S/4-0)
The goal of this course is to provide training in the skills required to succeed in the modern work place. The course will take the form of four-hour monthly sessions, consisting of group discussions, lectures, short assignments and student presentations. There will be presentations by highly successful Ph.D. alumni, which will serve as case studies in how the transition from graduate school to the workplace can occur, and what pitfalls need be avoided in the workplace. Course is graded on cr/nc, students must attend the classes and complete required assignments. Open to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry and other graduate students with permission of the course instructor.
LECTURE C1 (55065)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
W 13:00 - 15:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
BIOCH 419 - Communicating Biochemistry
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)
This credit/no-credit course introduces students to the skills required to effectively communicate research in biochemistry. Communication skills will be developed through critical evaluation, identification of effective techniques, and practice. Students will communicate research data to various target audiences, through oral presentations in particular and with a focus on the effective use of images and diagrams to represent and explain research findings. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, and consent of the instructor. Co-requisite: BIOCH 499. This course is restricted to students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry.
SEMINAR B1 (75498)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
W 14:00 - 16:50
BIOCH 465 - Methods in Molecular Biophysics
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)
Survey of biophysical methods used in the characterization and structural determination of biological macromolecules, from ensemble measurements to single-molecule detection. Topics include mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, light microscopy, X-ray and neutron diffraction, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics and nuclear magnetic resonance. Emphasis is on using techniques in evaluating structure-function relationships through the discussion of representative macromolecular systems. Prerequisites: BIOCH 320 with a minimum grade of C+ or consent of the Department. This course is intended for students in Honors, Specialization and Majors in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and with the consent of the Department. This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 460.
LECTURE B1 (76904)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 11:00 - 11:50
BIOCH 565 - Methods in Molecular Biophysics
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)
Survey of biophysical methods used in the characterization and structural determination of biological macromolecules, from ensemble measurements to single-molecule detection. Topics include mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, light microscopy, X-ray and neutron diffraction, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics and nuclear magnetic resonance. Emphasis is on using techniques in evaluating structure-function relationships through the discussion of representative macromolecular systems. Lectures are the same as for BIOCH 465, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. This course cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BIOCH 460 or BIOCH 465.
LECTURE B1 (76906)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 11:00 - 11:50
BIOCH 640B - Special Topics in Research on Biomembranes
2 units (fi 4)(TWO TERM, 0-1S-0)
Seminar course for advanced students covering selected topics from the current literature in the field of membrane structure and function. Prerequisite: BIOCH 441 or consent of Department.
SEMINAR C1 (75716)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
R 09:00 - 09:50
BIOCH 660B - Professional Development for Career Success
3 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 2/4-2S/4-0)
The goal of this course is to provide training in the skills required to succeed in the modern work place. The course will take the form of four-hour monthly sessions, consisting of group discussions, lectures, short assignments and student presentations. There will be presentations by highly successful Ph.D. alumni, which will serve as case studies in how the transition from graduate school to the workplace can occur, and what pitfalls need be avoided in the workplace. Course is graded on cr/nc, students must attend the classes and complete required assignments. Open to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry and other graduate students with permission of the course instructor.
LECTURE C1 (80008)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
W 13:00 - 15:50
SEMINAR C2 (80136)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
W 13:00 - 15:50