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Biochemistry and Biotechnology
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The Science of Cooking |
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Goal 3 Lab |
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This course will look at cooking from a scientific perspective to understand the food we eat and enjoy. Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of science. Students will use principles of biochemistry with some chemistry and biology to analyze food and investigate how cooking works. Students will also do several edible experiments and look at the science behind how it all works. Each week a different food will be explored. Topics include, but are not limited to, what makes a good experiment, death by chocolate, cheese making, the joys of hot sauce and salsa food biochemistry, the science of spice, and what is taste? This course includes a lab component. Students are expected to conduct three food experiments independent of class time. Learn to be a better cook by understanding food at the molecular level. MnTC Goal 3. |
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Introduction to Biochemistry & Biotechnology Careers |
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Introduction to biochemistry and biotechnology careers. Topics may include: current and future career options & trends; training and background needed for these careers; scope of industry; job types at different levels of training. Primer to BCBT graduate, professional, and industry careers. |
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Topics in Biochemistry & Biotechnology |
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Exploration of a specific biochemistry/biotechnology topic. This course may be repeated as topic varies. |
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Survey of BCBT Research and Methodology |
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Introduction to research approaches in areas of biochemistry and biotechnology research. Seminar topics include: application of the scientific method in BCBT research fields; breadth and depth of background/training to be successful in research; reading scientific literature; introduction to ethics in research. Seminars will relate to current research by MSUM affiliated faculty that students may work with later in their program. |
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Topics in Biochemistry & Biotechnology |
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Exploration of a specific Biochemistry / Biotechnology topic. This course may be repeated as topic varies. |
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Team-Based BCBT Research |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 111 and CHEM 150
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Students will participate in a team-based research experience in a principle investigator system in which they will apply advanced research techniques to a current research problem. In addition to research skills, as part of a research team the students will learn research management, team coordination, and conflict resolution skills. |
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Topics in Biochemistry & Biotechnology |
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Exploration of a specific biochemistry/biotechnology topic. This course may be repeated as topic varies. |
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Biochemistry & Biotechnology Research |
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Faculty-mentored independent research in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Course may be repeated for credit. |
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Biochemistry I |
| Prerequisite |
CHEM 350 |
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A survey of the chemistry and metabolism of living systems. Topics include buffers and biological buffering, structure, function and chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and enzymes, and introduction to metabolism and metabolic pathways. |
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Biochemistry Laboratory I |
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Representative experiments in the quantitation, isolation and metabolism of naturally occurring substances. Techniques include: assay development, column chromatography, protein and nucleic acid isolation and analysis, protein electrophoresis, and enzymology. |
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Vaccinology Senior Seminar |
| Prerequisite |
BCBT 210 |
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This course will cover the vaccine types, delivery, efficacy, and safety. Students will learn about the mechanism of action of different vaccines; traditional verses modern vaccine production methods, the process of clinical trials and approval for new vaccines; and discuss ethical concerns related to vaccine use. The course is required for the Vaccinology Minor. |
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Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry |
| Prerequisite |
CHEM 400 and MATH 261 |
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Biophysical study of molecular structures, biophysical techniques, and biological mechanisms. Includes the biological functions of cells, tissues and organisms in terms of the structure and behavior of biological molecules and techniques. |
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BCBT Literature Review and Presentation |
| Prerequisite |
BCBT 360 |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Advanced analysis and critique of primary publications in biochemistry and biotechnology in a journal club format. Topical discussions and written reviews will facilitate a deeper understanding of advanced research methods and the publication process. |
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Biotechniques: Nucleic Acids & Bioinformatics |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 385 BIOL 385L |
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Advanced theory and practice of techniques for working with DNA and RNA for research and applications. Development of modern bioinformatics skills and applications to genomic research. |
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Cell Culture and Immunochemistry |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 111 and CHEM 350 |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
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Animal Cell culture and immunochemistry is a core laboratory technique in many molecular biology, immunology, neurobiology and developmental biology laboratories. It is one of the fundamental techniques performed prior to molecular analysis, or for bio manufacturing of therapeutic proteins. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary technical and critical reasoning skills to perform animal cell culture and immunochemistry required in biotechnology industry or graduate school set up. The laboratory will emphasize the principles and practices of initiation, cultivation, maintenance and preservation of cells in culture. The laboratory will also impart skills related to experimental design, troubleshooting, budget preparation, data analysis, project management and team work, as student teams will be expected to design their own project timeline and deliverables. |
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Cell Culture and Immunochemistry |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 111 CHEM 360 |
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An introduction to animal cell culture and immunochemical staining techniques. Students will learn the basic theory of cell culture and the use of antibodies and epitope tagged proteins to evaluated cellular functions. Students will work with mammalian cell cultures, transfect cells, insert epitope tagged proteins as functional markers in cells, apply antibody staining techniques, culture and learn techniques involved in maintaining and manipulating cell cultures. |
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Proteomics and Advanced Chromatography |
| Prerequisite |
CHEM 410 and CHEM 405 |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
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An introduction to proteomics, mass spectrometry, and advanced chromatography systems. Students will learn the theory and development of proteomics as a key component of systems biology and explore how proteomic techniques can be applied to gain insight into a wide variety of biochemical and biotechnological research problems. Advanced techniques include 2D electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, quantitative and tandem mass spectrometry, and protein bioinformatics. This is a lab/lecture course where students will study background and theory and practice some of these techniques in the lab. |
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Histology and Detection |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 385 and BIOL 385L |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
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This course offers laboratory training in methods involving histology, in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry (i.e. detection methods in histology). The tissue of choice will be nervous tissue harvested from mice. |
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Internship |
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This course is the required capstone experience for the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Certificate Program. An internship or work experience is required to complete the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Certificate. The experience can be a paid or volunteer experience. The experience needs to be approved by a faculty advisor in the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Certificate Program. Following the internship or work experience the student will be required to write a paper pertaining to the experience. Student must be in junior standing in a bioscience or chemistry major. |
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Topics in Biochemistry & Biotechnology |
| Prerequisite |
BIOL 111 CHEM 400 |
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This course will cover a variety of topics or laboratory techniques that may include advanced recombinant DNA and RNA, a short course on cell culturing, surgical techniques, advanced microscopy or other Biochemistry & Biotechniques related subjects. This course will be a combination of two or more topics depending on demand. |
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