Curriculum

Note that there are new courses with the 2012/13 curriculum! Stay tuned!

BIOC Courses

BIOC 250, 250H, 350, 355 and 365 are open to any student. The research should focus on some aspect of the molecular biosciences and may be advised by any member of the Biological Chemistry Advisory Committeem, or by another member of the Departments of Biological Sciences or Chemistry upon approval of the Advisory Committee. BIOC 360 and 370 are open only to Biological Chemistry majors by invitation. Students should enroll in BIOC 360/370. The honors program will follow the guidelines of the appropriate department.

BIOC 250 Research or Individual Study

Prerequisite: By permission of instructor.
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0

BIOC 250H Research or Individual Study
Prerequisite: By permission of instructor.
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 0.5

BIOC 350 Research or Individual Study
Prerequisite: Open by permission to juniors and seniors.
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring, Unit: 1.0

BIOC 355 Biological Chemistry Thesis Research
The first course in a two-semester investigation of a significant research problem, culminating in the preparation of a thesis and defense of that thesis before a committee of faculty from the Biological Chemistry program. Students will discuss their research progress informally with faculty and student colleagues and gain familiarity with contemporary research through presentations by outside seminar speakers. This route does not lead to departmental honors.
Prerequisite: Open only to seniors by permission of the instructor.
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring, Unit: 1.0

BIOC 360 Senior Thesis Research
Prerequisite: By permission of the Advisory Committee. See Academic Distinctions.
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring, Unit: 1.0

BIOC 365 Biological Chemistry Thesis
The second course in a two-semester investigation of a significant research problem, culminating in the preparation of a thesis and defense of that thesis before a committee of faculty from the Biological Chemistry program. Students will discuss their research progress informally with faculty and student colleagues and gain familiarity with contemporary research through presentations by outside seminar speakers. This route does not lead to departmental honors.
Prerequisite: 355 and permission of the instructor.
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring, Unit: 1.0

BIOC 370 Senior Thesis
Prerequisite: 360 and permission of Advisory Committee
Distribution: None
Semester: Fall, Spring, Unit: 1.0