CHEM 310 - Modern Methods in Biochemistry

This laboratory course introduces modern biochemical laboratory techniques. The techniques include but are not limited to protein assays, enzyme kinetics, gel electrophoresis, chromatography such as gel exclusion, affinity, ion exchange and HPLC, extraction and cloning of DNA, and analysis of lipids. Various methods of data analysis are covered as well as methods for keeping accurate laboratory notebooks.

Prerequisites: CHEM 320 - Foundations of Organic Chemistry or CHEM 322 - Instrumental Analysis or CHEM 323 - Physical Chemistry I.
Credits: 2
Note:
* Honor Scholars Course
** This course counts toward the 63-credit Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
*** The Science Lab Fee applies to this course.