Electives-By Track

Sample Computational Molecular Biology Track

Biophysical Chemistry. BCH 563 (3 credit hours). Physical chemistry of macromolecules, especially proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides. Thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, and spectroscopy of and their relation to structure.

Mathematical Aspects of Biotechnology. MAT 504 (3 credit hours). Bacterial growth, bacterial genetics, gene expression, stochiometry of metabolic pathways, random walks, diffusion processes, biofilms.

Advanced Cellular Biology. BIO 550 (3 credit hours). Application of contemporary electron microscope and biochemical/molecular techniques for studying eukaryotic cell functions. Mechanisms of intracellular protein trafficking.

Biomembranes. BIO 551 (3 credit hours). Structure and function of biological membranes, emphasizing synthesis, fluidity, exocytosis, endocytosis, and cell responses to hormones and neurotransmitters.

Cell Biotechnology Laboratory. BIO 451 (4 credit hours). Mammalian cell culture techniques including mouse embryonic stem cells, the use of bioreactors, cell fractionation, and digital video imaging.