BIOCHEM 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsIndependent Study involves research work under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Explore courses
Spring 202711 courses
Introduction to Biochemistry covers the chemistry, nutrition, and metabolism of biological systems, emphasizing biomolecular structures, genetic information processes, and central metabolic pathways.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.49 GPA, 70.5% A/AB (n=637 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.58 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=768 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.60 GPA, 76.7% A/AB (n=701 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 681
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSenior Honors Thesis: First semester of individual study for undergraduate students in an Honors program completing a thesis in Biochemistry, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 682
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsSecond semester individual study for undergraduates in an Honors program completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 691
Senior Thesis
2 creditsFirst-semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry thesis, arranged with a Biochemistry faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 692
Senior Thesis
2 creditsSecond semester individual study for undergraduates completing a Biochemistry senior thesis, involving literature review, research methodologies, thesis writing, and communication of findings.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BIOCHEM 699
Special Problems
1–4 creditsSpecial Problems provides credit for supervised research, library, or lab work. Students arrange specific projects and credits directly with their faculty supervisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleBIOCHEM 729
Advanced Topics
1–3 creditsAdvanced Topics covers specialized subjects of current interest in biochemistry.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 990
Research
1–12 creditsIndependent laboratory research course for preparing a graduate thesis or dissertation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced student-led seminar discussing current research questions in RNA biology and RNA-protein interactions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
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Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCHEM 990
Research
1–15 creditsSupervised research course where students exhibit broad understanding of chemical principles, conduct independent research, and collaborate with investigators.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history