Courses
CHEM 5710/6710 Biochemistry II and Advanced Biochemistry II
Continuation of CHEM 5700; Biochemistry for science majors, includes anabolic metabolism, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, with an emphasis on regulation and integration.
CHEM 6740 Cellular Communication by Small Molecules and Proteins
Using posttranslational modifications, small molecules, and protein motifs in cellular communication. Variances in the communication systems related to disease state and/or cell stress and therapies to manipulate communication systems. Methodologies for studying protein interactions, protein modifications, bioinformatics and other events associated with cell siganling are also reviewed. This course is taught almost entirely from the recent literature.
CHEM 4800 Undergraduate Research
Students formulate a proposal, perform the research, and write up their results. Prior experience in the lab is required.
