CHEM 581

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Advanced Biochemical Methodology 1

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical 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

Min

3

Fixed/Max

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.