Description
Biochemistry Laboratory I
This laboratory is designed to simulate a research experience and to teach basic techniques utilized in a biochemistry laboratory. The course theme involves a comparative investigation of the enzyme glyceraidehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) from various animal sources. All procedures required in lab will be found by the student in the library and proposed to the instructor(s) as a pre-lab exercise. Each two-student team will be working on GAPDH from either an aquatic or land animal source, e.g., trout, tuna, pork beef or chicken.

Prerequisites: CHEM 242 or CHEM 222 or CHEM 226; and (CHEM 260 and CHEM 272) or (CHEM 212 and CHEM 214); and CHEM 370; Restricted to Biochemistry majors.

Outcomes: Students will be able to purify and characterize an enzyme in a research context.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
2
Component
Discussion - Required
Laboratory - Required
Offering
Course
CHEM 372
Academic Group
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Organization
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Enrollment Requirements
CHEM 242 or CHEM 222 or CHEM 226; and (CHEM 260 and CHEM 272) or (CHEM 212 and CHEM 214); and CHEM 370. Restricted to Biochemistry majors.