Critical evaluation of recent journal articles that focus on molecular pharmacology and/or structural biology. Students make at least one presentation per semester and participate in weekly discussion. Additional work required of graduate students.

Research carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.

Structure, function, isolation, and characterization of nucleic acids and proteins. Enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, and regulation. DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Metabolic pathways of glycolysis and respiration, and application of thermodynamic principles to them.

Continuation of Biochemistry I. Regulation of gene expression. Protein synthesis and degradation. Structures and metabolism of lipids. Biochemistry of selected systems chosen from: photosynthesis; motor proteins; sensory and immune systems; transmembrane transport; human energy metabolism.

Experimental methods for biologically synthesizing and chemically purifying macromolecules in order to analyze their structure and function, including: polymerase chain reaction; site-directed mutagenesis; Protein expression and purification; nucleic acid and protein electrophoresis. Additional work required of graduate students.

Experiments on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids and nucleic acids, illustrating modern biochemical techniques applied to the chemistry of living cells. Titrations; electrophoresis; gel filtration; kinetics; spectrophotometric assays; cellular fractionation and analysis.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Experience in biomolecular modeling of proteins, nucleic acids, and drug candidates as practiced in biochemical research and technology. Connections with structural and physical principles will be emphasized. Additional work required of graduate students.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Students preparing a thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Distinction in Biochemistry Program must enroll in this course in the semester prior to graduation.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.