BIOS 5265 - Proteins as Biological Machines

The survey of principles of protein sequence, structure, and biological function. The course will review fundamental aspects of proteins, including evolution of amino acid sequence, structure, function, and biophysical properties such as solubility, stability, interactions with other molecules and catalysis. Individual case studies of model proteins that have medical relevance or applications in diagnostic assays, biopharmaceuticals and nanotechnology, will be presented.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least 12 credits in biology, including BIOS 1500, CHEM 1120, and CHEM 1130; or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: This course is approved for the capstone requirement for the Biology and Biomedical Sciences majors. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring