Courses
Undergraduate Courses
BIOC 1990 - Freshman Research in Biochemistry
1-2 credits, max 2, Lab 3. An introduction to biochemical research through guided
work on a relevant experimental problem.
BIOC 2101 - The Experiments Behind the Facts of Real Science - Currently Not Offered
Prerequisite(s): BIOC1114 and CHEM1515. Introduction to research through the study of primary research papers.
BIOC 2202 - Medicine and Molecules (Fall Semester)
Examination of specific diseases at all scales, from the biology of the causal agent
to global impacts. The molecular biology of the agent, interactions with the human
body, and the etiology, epidemiology, history and current state of the disease, ethical
considerations, and prospects for cures.
BIOC 2344 - Chemistry and Applications of Biomolecules (Spring Semester)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1225 or CHEM1515. A descriptive survey of organic functional
groups and biomolecules. Mode of formation and function of these molecules in microorganisms,
plants and animals as they relate to biotechnology, environmental sciences and health
related issues. A terminal course for students in applied biological science education. Not recommended for preprofessional students or students planning graduate study in
biological sciences.
BIOC 2352 – Fundamental Biochemistry
Prerequisites: BIOC 1114 and CHEM 1515; Connect knowledge of organic chemistry to
biochemistry to better understand and appreciate the chemical principles in forming
bimolecular structures and functions.
BIOC 3003 - Hypothesis-Driven Undergraduate Research
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Directed research projects with faculty members
in biochemistry and molecular biology. Identify a research question, develop a hypothesis,
experimental approach, perform the experiments, and summarize their results in oral
and written forms.
BIOC 3223 - Physical Chemistry for Biologists
Prerequisite(s): CHEM1515, MATH2144, PHYS1114, or PHYS2014 or consent of instructor.
Classical statistical thermodynamics with applications to pure systems, solutions
and electrochemistry; transport; chemical and enzyme kinetics, quantum chemistry of
structure and chemical bond; and spectroscopy all with emphasis on biological applications.
BIOC 3653 - Survey of Biochemistry (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3015 or 3053. An introduction to the chemistry of living systems.
Chemical properties of the constituents of living organisms. Modes of formation, reactions
and function of these compounds in microorganisms, plants and animals. Intended for
non-majors.
BIOC 3713 - Biochemistry I (Fall Semester)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3053. Biochemistry of nucleic acids, proteins, amino acids,
carbohydrates, and lipids with an emphasis on the kinetics, thermodynamics, catalytic
and regulatory strategies of biochemical reactions and bioenergetics. Designed for biochemistry majors.
BIOC 3723 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): 3653 or 3713 or concurrent enrollment. Integrated lecture-laboratory
course on fundamental theories and techniques in biochemical, forensic, and clinical
research. Hands-on experience in mass spectrometry, DNA analysis, metabolic assays,
kinetic assays, and protein purification.
BIOC 3813 - Biochemistry II (Spring Semester)
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3713. Continuation of Biochemistry I with focus on metabolic
pathways, cycles, and control mechanisms. This course will cover bioenergetics and
metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. Designed for biochemistry majors.
BIOC 4113 - Molecular Biology (Spring Semester)
Prerequisite(s): 3653 or 3713 and BIOC 3023 or ANSI 3423 or PLNT 3554. Applications
of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetic engineering with emphasis on protein
structure and function, regulation of cell function, metabolism and disease processes.
The course is taught by Patricia Canaan.
BIOC 4523 - Biochemistry of the Cell (Spring Semester) - Currently Not Offered -
Prerequisite(s): 3653 or 3713 and MICR 3033 and BIOL 3023 or ANSI 3423 or PLNT 3554
or consent of instructor. The biochemistry of fundamental processes in normal and
disease states of eukaryotic cells. Primary literature based experimental approaches
to the mechanisms of intracellular protein trafficking, cytoskeleton, cell adhesion,
mitosis, cell cycle, cytokinesis and apoptosis.
BIOC 4723 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 1114 and MATH 1513. Providing an introduction to programming
for those intending to work with large biological datasets. This course covers the
basics of Shell programming, scripting languages and examples of using software and
packages.
BIOC 4883 - Senior Seminar in Biochemistry (Spring Semester)
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3813 or consent of instructor. A senior capstone course for
the development of scientific verbal and written communications and assessment of
cumulative abilities. Focus is on problem solving, group discussion, primary literature
review, oral presentation, and writing.
BIOC 4990 - Biochemistry Teaching Internship
Learn how to teach a university course while enhancing your scientific communication
skills, by serving as a teaching intern for BIOC 3653 - Survey of Biochemistry.
BIOC 4990 - Undergraduate Research
1-6 credits, max 10. Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and
experimental investigation of an assigned problem.
AG 3803 - International Study Tour in Agricultural Science and Natural Resources: Switzerland (3 credit hours with "I" designation)
*Undergraduate Students at Oklahoma State University are required to take a class
that carries an "I" designation for graduation purposes.
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