BIOCH 498 - Directed Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-8)

Supervised research within a laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry, to be carried out over one term (Fall or Winter). The results of the research project will be presented in a short seminar. This course is intended for senior students in Honors or Specialization in Biochemistry. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability and background. Prerequisites: BIOCH 310, 320 and 330, all with a minimum grade of B-. This course is not a substitute for required courses in Biochemistry. Requires consent of the Department.

BIOCH 499B - Directed Research Project

3 units (fi 12)(TWO TERM, 0-0-8)

Supervised research within a laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry, to be carried out over both terms of Fall/Winter. The results of the research project will be presented in a final written report and an oral presentation. This course is required for the Honors program, but can be taken as a science elective by students in the Specialization program. Students in other programs may be admitted subject to availability. Prerequisites: BIOCH 401 and consent of the Department.

BIOCH 620 - Selected Topics in Protein Structure, Function, and Regulation

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Directed reading and seminar course, based on papers taken from recent literature of protein research. Students critically discuss the papers and give oral presentations to the class. Designed for graduate students. Prerequisite: BIOCH 420 or equivalent, or consent of Department.

BIOCH 665B - Special Topics in Protein Folding and Prion Diseases

1 unit (fi 4)(TWO TERM, 0-1S-0)

Seminar course for advanced students focused on recent advances in research into mechanisms of protein folding and disease states caused by protein misfolding, including prion diseases. Prerequisite: BIOCH 520 or consent of the Department.