CHEM 581
Advanced Biochemical Methodology 1
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Analytical and structural determination methods used in biochemical research, including mass spectrometry-based proteomics, immunotechniques, atomic force and electron microscopy, NMR and X-ray diffraction.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
One of two required courses for biochemistry graduate students. May be taken before or after Chem 583.
Learning Outcome
Recognize important technological advances in proteomic, immunological and structural methods.
Learning Outcome
Interpret and critique data from these techniques.
Learning Outcome
Present findings from the primary literature describing the application of these methods to significant biochemical questions in a professional manner.
Learning Outcome
Understand the theory, instrumentation and applications of proteomic, immunological and structural methods currently used to address important biochemical questions.
Learning Outcome
Design appropriate experiments and apply these techniques to their own research problems.
