BCM 457 - Biochemistry Laboratory

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Techniques of extraction, separation, identification and quantification of proteins and DNA including electrophoresis and various forms of chromatography; study of enzyme kinetics and regulation of catalytic activity; molecular biology methods including cloning, polymerase chain reaction, site-directed mutagenesis and expression and analysis of mutated proteins. Emphasis placed on mathematical treatment of experimental data. Identical with CHM 457. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general eduction requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive; completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): BCM or CHM 453, which may be taken concurrently.