2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

BCMB 1000 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Careers (BCMB Careers) (1 credits)

An introduction to biochemistry, cell and molecular biology careers and curriculum planning for BCMB majors or students considering pursuing a BCMB degree.
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BCMB 3000 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Research (BCMB Research) (1 credits)

An introduction to biochemistry, cell and molecular biology research available at BSU and professionally. Covers the basics of research and medical ethics. Identifying a research mentor for senior research projects and preparing a preliminary research proposal. Prerequisite(s): BCMB 1000.
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BCMB 3074 Molecular Techniques (2 credits)

This is a hybrid lecture and lab-based course and is an introduction to several common molecular-based techniques. Students will learn basic pipetting, protein assays, electrophoresis, PCR, and other molecular genetic techniques. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1211, BIOL 2360, CHEM 2211, CHEM 2212; or consent of instructor.
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BCMB 3075 Cellular Techniques (2 credits)

This course is the one of two options for completion of techniques core requirement for the BCMB major and for specific Biology majors. Includes an introduction to cell culture, cell imaging, cell-based assays, and stem cell biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3074 or BCMB 3074.
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BCMB 3076 Biochemical Techniques (2 credits)

This course is one of two options for completion of the techniques core requirement for the BCMB major. Includes some basic biochemical techniques, but introduces more advanced biochemical laboratory experiments. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4471 or BCMB 3074 or BIOL 3074.
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