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BCH - Biochimie / Biochemistry

Course descriptions

BCH1100	Elements of Biochemistry	3 cr.
An introduction to the structure, function and metabolism of compounds in biological systems and the biochemical basis of certain clinical disorders. BACK TO TOP

BCH1500	�l�ments de biochimie	3 cr.
Introduction aux structures, fonctions et m�tabolisme des substances biologiques et � la base biochimique de quelques maladies. BACK TO TOP

BCH2140	Introduction to Biochemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The chemistry and biological properties of carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and vitamins. Prerequisite: CHM2120 BACK TO TOP

BCH2336	Biochemistry Laboratory I	(0,1,1.5) 2 cr.
Experiments on carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids and proteins. Five 4-hour laboratory experiments spread over 13 weeks. Fourteen hours of tutorials describing the experimental techniques currently used in Biochemistry. Prerequisites: CHM2120,CHM2126 Corequisite: BCH2140.Priority given to students for whom this course is compulsory. BACK TO TOP

BCH2540	Introduction � la biochimie	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
La chimie et les propri�t�s biologiques des glucides, des acides amin�s des prot�ines, des acides nucl�iques, des lipides et des vitamines. Pr�alable: CHM2520 BACK TO TOP

BCH2736	Laboratoire de biochimie I	(1,0,1.5) 2 cr.
Propri�t�s des glucides, lipides, acides nucl�iques, acides amin�s et prot�ines. Cinq laboratoires de 4 heures r�partis sur une p�riode de 13 semaines. Quatorze heures d'enseignement pratique portant sur les m�thodes utilis�es dans les laboratoires de biochimie. Pr�alables: CHM2520,CHM2526 Concomitant : BCH2540.Priorit� accord�e aux �tudiants et �tudiantes pour lesquels ce cours est obligatoire. BACK TO TOP

BCH3120	General Intermediary Metabolism	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The properties of enzymes, bioenergetics, the metabolic and nutritional role of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. Prerequisite: BCH2140 BACK TO TOP

BCH3125	Protein Structure and Function	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Protein structure, with an emphasis on modern physical methods used for its study. Advanced enzyme kinetics. Mechanisms of enzyme action. Regulation of enzyme activity. Introduction to protein engineering. Prerequisite: BCH2140 BACK TO TOP

BCH3170	Molecular Biology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Gene structure, action and replication; cellular regulation, allosteric properties of proteins, molecular basis of membrane function and control of cell growth. Cannot be combined for credit with BIO3170 (3570). Prerequisite: BIO2123,and Pre or Co- requisite: CHM2132 or CHM2230 BACK TO TOP

BCH3346	Biochemistry Laboratory II	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Experiments related to intermediary metabolism and physical biochemistry. Prerequisites: BCH2140,BCH2336 Priority given to students for whom this course is compulsory. BACK TO TOP

BCH3356	Molecular Biology Laboratory	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Basic techniques in molecular biology (recombinant DNA, vectors, plasmids, gene screening, protein analysis) and their use in genetic engineering and cloning research. Prerequisites: BCH3170 or BIO3170 This course cannot be combined for credit with BIO3151.Priority given to students for whom this course is compulsory. BACK TO TOP

BCH3520	M�tabolisme interm�diaire g�n�ral	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Propri�t�s des enzymes, bio�nerg�tique, le r�le m�tabolique et nutritionnel des acides amin�s, glucides et lipides. Pr�alable: BCH2540 BACK TO TOP

BCH3525	Structures et fonctions des prot�ines	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Structure des prot�ines et m�thodes physiques modernes servant � l'�tudier. Cin�tique enzymatique avanc�e. M�canismes catalytiques enzymatique. R�gulation de l'activit� enzymatique. Introduction � l'ing�nierie des prot�ines. Pr�alable: BCH2540 BACK TO TOP

BCH3570	Biologie mol�culaire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
R�le, structure et r�plication des g�nes, r�gulation cellulaire, propri�t�s allost�riques des prot�ines, croissance cellulaire et fonction mol�culaire au niveau de la membrane (les cours BIO3570 et BCH3570 sont mutuellement exclusifs). Pr�alable: BIO2523 et Pr�alable ou Concomittant: CHM2532 ou CHM2630 BACK TO TOP

BCH3746	Laboratoire de biochimie II	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Travaux pratiques dans les domaines du m�tabolisme interm�diaire et de la biochimie physique. Pr�alables: BCH2540,BCH2736 Priorit� accord�e aux �tudiants et �tudiantes pour qui ce cours est obligatoire. BACK TO TOP

BCH3756	Laboratoire de biologie mol�culaire	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Travaux pratiques en biologie mol�culaire (ADN recombinant, vecteurs, plasmides, criblage g�n�tique, analyse des prot�ines) et utilisation de ces m�thodes pour l'ing�nierie g�n�tique et pour le clonage des g�nes. Pr�alables: BCH3570 ou BIO3570 Les cours BCH3756 et BIO3151 sont mutuellement exclusifs. Priorit� accord�e aux �tudiants et �tudiantes pour qui ce cours est obligatoire. BACK TO TOP

BCH3901	Rapport de stage CO-OP I	3 cr.
Co-op work term report I BACK TO TOP

BCH3902	Rapport de stage CO-OP II	3 cr.
Co-op work term report II BACK TO TOP

BCH4032	S�minaire de Biochimie	2 cr.
Les �tudiants du programme de sp�cialisation en biochimie pr�sentent des s�minaires sur des sujets choisis. La permission du d�partement est requise. Biochemistry Seminar Honours Biochemistry students will present seminars on selected topics. Permission of the Department is required. BACK TO TOP

BCH4040	Projet de recherche - biochimie	(0,0,9) 9 cr.
Un projet de recherche de deux sessions se fera sous la direction d'un professeur d�sign� par le D�partement de biochimie, microbiologie et immunologie. Les r�sultats des travaux de recherche seront pr�sent�s sous forme d'affiches; aussi, un rapport de recherche sera soumis. L'�tudiant doit avoir compl�t� les exigences du B.Sc. avec concentration en biochimie et avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 6. Cours contingent�. Honours Research - Biochemistry A two session research project will be done under the supervision of a professor designated by the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology. Students will present the results from the research work as a poster; a thesis describing the project must also be submitted. The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biochemistry with a minimum CGPA of 6. Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BCH4122	Macromolecules	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
An advanced course on recent findings concerning the molecular structure of proteins and structure-function relationships, with particular emphasis on protein folding and the interactions of proteins, with proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and other molecules. Prerequisite: BCH3125 BACK TO TOP

BCH4123	Pathological Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introduction to the study of pathological processes as they relate to clinical chemistry laboratory practice. The students will be introduced to the major pathological processes that result in altered biochemical parameters so as to understand the application of tests performed in a clinical chemistry laboratory. Prerequisite: BCH3120 BACK TO TOP

BCH4125	Cellular Regulation and Control	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
An advanced course on the biochemistry of hormones and growth factors and their molecular action in metabolic and physiological regulation including the structure of biological membranes and their role in processes such as signal transduction. Prerequisite: BCH3120 BACK TO TOP

BCH4130	Normal Human Nutrition	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Studies of nutrients essential to humans and their requirements. Prerequisite: BCH3120 Not necessarily offered every year. BACK TO TOP

BCH4171	Advanced Nutrition in the Diseased and Normal States	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
An advanced course in nutritional biochemistry emphasizing the role of nutrients in disease and the methodology for critical evaluation of the literature. Prerequisite: BCH3120 Not necessarily offered every year. BACK TO TOP

BCH4172	Topics in Biotechnology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A lecture and seminar course on the application of molecular biology to to the field of biotechnology. Areas to be discussed include the properties of gene cloning and expression systems, the use of vectors for gene cloning in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the production of proteins in heterologous hosts. Invited speakers will describe various advances in biotechnology. Prerequisite: BCH3170 or BIO3170 Cannot be combined for credit with BIO4174. BACK TO TOP

BCH4901	Rapport de stage Co-op III	3 cr.
Co-op work term report III BACK TO TOP

BCH4902	Raport de stage Co-op IV	3 cr.
Co-op work term report II BACK TO TOP