Virtual 1 on 1 Academic Advising is now available from the Department of Biochemistry's Undergraduate Program Office.
Email bbsug@mcmaster.ca to set up an appointment.
For more information regarding individual course timetables, please go to Mosaic or see the Master Timetable through the Registrar’s Office.
To obtain course outlines from before the 2007/2008 academic year, please contact the Undergraduate Advisor at biochemistryadvisor@mcmaster.ca
For more information regarding Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization courses, please visit http://bdcprogram-mcmaster.ca.
FALL/WINTER 2021/2022: Course outlines below are drafts posted early to provide as much information as possible to students in advance of registration. Final outlines will be provided at the start of each course.
Instructors 2020/2021: Dr. Yingfu Li
Fundamental concepts and experimental methods in studying both DNA and RNA. Nature of genetic information and its storage. Molecular basis of replication, transcription and translation. Students will be required to participate in a seminar outside of regular class hours.
Three lectures; one term
Course Outline 2021/2022
Instructor 2020/2021: Dr. Daniel Yang
Fundamental concepts and experimental methods in studying structures of proteins, including membrane proteins. Nature of enzyme catalysis. Introduction to enzyme kinetics and mechanism.
Three lectures, one tutorial; second term
Course Outline 2021/2022
Instructor 2021/2022: Dr.Caitlin Mullarkey
A brief introduction to proteins, enzymes and gene expression followed by a more detailed treatment of energy and intermediary metabolism with emphasis on physiological chemistry.
On-line, web modules; one term
Course Outline 2021/2022
Instructor 2021/2022: Dr. Felicia Vulcu
An inquiry approach to learning about current techniques in biochemistry research. Students will work in small groups in labs and workshops, with a focus on how to search the primary literature, prepare and deliver written and oral presentations.
Two lectures (one hour), one lab or workshop (three hours); two terms
Course Outline 2021/2022
Instructor 2019/2020: Dr. Michelle MacDonald
One two-hour seminar; one term
Course Outline 2018/2019
Instructor 2019/2020: Dr. Michelle MacDonald & Dr. Deborah Sloboda
One two-hour lecture, one one-hour tutorial; one term
Course Outline Winter 2020
Coordinator 2022/2023: Dr.Caitlin Mullarkey
A twelve week research project undertaken in a biochemistry laboratory during the fall, winter or summer term which requires the submission of a formal report. Students are responsible to arrange a suitable project, location and agreement of the supervisor. Refer to https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/biochem/education/undergraduate/forms-and-procedures for information about applying for a position.
Course Outline 2022/2023
Instructor 2021/2022: Dr. Jennifer Stearns
Introduction to bioinformatics theory, tools, and practice with an emphasis upon high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies. Areas of emphasis include gene sequence analysis, functional prediction, genome assembly and annotation, gene expression analysis, gene regulation analysis, genome databases, and microbial genomics. Includes introduction to the command line, software development, and cloud computing.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term
Course Outline 2021/2022
Instructor 2021/2022: Dr. Ray Truant
Students will critically evaluate and present primary manuscripts in basic cellular biology and cellular biochemistry on theme areas related to the endoplasmic reticulum and ER stress, intracellular protein trafficking, and cytoskeleton actin and tubulin.
Three lectures (one hour each); one term
Prerequisites(s): BIOCHEM 2B03 and 2BB3
Instructor 2021/2022: Dr. Michelle MacDonald
Principles of bioenergetics. Major pathways for carbohydrates and lipids in energy production. Photosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism. Biosynthesis of small biomolecules. Integration and regulation of metabolic activities.
Three lectures; one term
Course Outline 2021/2022
Instructor 2021/2022: Dr. Daniel Yang & Dr. Russell Bishop
Chemical and conformational properties of proteins and relationships to their function including regulation of enzyme activity. Chemical and physical structure of DNA and RNA relevant to biological function.
Three lectures; first term
Course Outline 2021/2022
Coordinator 2022/2023: Dr. Monica de Paoli
An outline of clinical chemistry; its relation to disease and relevance to health care.
Three lectures; one term
Course Outline 2022/2023
Instructors 2022/2023: Dr. Felicia Vulcu & Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey
Laboratory course focusing on module-based advanced biochemistry techniques such as protein purification and analysis using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) and Immunodetection techniques, CRISPR-Cas9, quantitative PCR, cell culture techniques, etc.
One lecture (two hours), one lab (three hours); one term
Course Outline 2022/2023
Instructor 2021/2022: Dr. John Whitney
This course examines how interactions with bacteria influence all cellular life on earth. Topics include conflict and collaboration between bacteria, host-pathogen and host-symbiont interactions, and biological innovations arising from battles between bacteria and bacteriophages.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term
Course Outline 2021/2022
Coordinator 2021/2022: Dr.Caitlin Mullarkey
A project supervised by a member or associate member of the Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences. Assessment is based on laboratory work, a poster presentation and a final report. Refer to https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/biochem/education/undergraduate/forms-and-procedures for information about applying for a position.
Course Outline 2021/2022
Instructor 2022/2023: Dr. Sara Andres
Introduction to methods used in the determination of protein and macromolecular structures, which include x-ray crystallography, electron microscopy and small-angle x-ray scattering. Interpretation of protein structure data with practical emphasis on solving structures by x-ray crystallography.
One lecture, three hours; one term
Course Outline 2022/2023
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