Biochemistry

Program Requirements Course Categories for Biochemistry The program descriptions below make use of the following course categories that are defined in the Regulations for the B.Sc. Approved Courses Outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Design Free Electives Biochemistry B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)

Biochemistry (BIOC) Courses BIOC 1500 [0.5 credit] Biochemistry in a Modern Society Explore biochemistry's real-world applications, cutting-edge research, and transformative technologies. Learn through case studies and collaborative group work about how biochemistry revolutionizes industries, medicine, and environmental stewardship in this dynamic course. Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in a Biochemistry program. Workshop, three hours per week BIOC 1900 [0.5 credit] Demystifying Social Media Diets The biochemistry and metabolic implications of popular diets and nutrition trends. May include Mediterranean, flexitarian, ketogenic, paleo, intermittent fasting, detox plans and more. Comparing claims to basic biochemical concepts in a social media age. Available only as a free elective for Science students. Online course. BIOC 2200 [0.5 credit] Cellular Biochemistry Cellular functions and their interrelationships. Introduction to thermodynamics, membrane structure and function, transport mechanisms, basic metabolic pathways, energy production and utilization, communications between cells. It is strongly recommended that Biology Majors and Honours students take this course in their second year of study. Also listed as BIOL 2200 . Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIOL 2201 , CHEM 4401 . Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 , BIOL 1104 , and (CHEM 1006 or CHEM 1002 ). Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial four hours a week. BIOC 2300 [0.5 credit] Physical Biochemistry Energy of biological systems, molecular interactions, diffusion principles, introduction to protein folding, structure and thermodynamics, ligand binding and nucleic acid structures; experimental design and data management. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for CHEM 2103 . Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 (can be taken concurrently with BIOC 2300 ) and MATH 1007 and MATH 1107 , and PHYS 1007 or PHYS 1003 . Lectures three hours a week, tutorials one and a half hours a week. BIOC 2400 [0.5 credit] Independent Research I Students carry out a laboratory research project under the supervision of a faculty member from the Institute of Biochemistry. A research report must be submitted by the last day of classes for evaluation by the Director and Faculty supervisor. Prerequisite(s): restricted to Honours students of second-year standing in a Biochemistry program with a GPA of 10.0 or higher in first year, and approval of the Director and a Faculty supervisor. Laboratory research for at least three hours a week over two terms. BIOC 2500 [0.5 credit] Research Methods and Skills in Biochemistry An introduction to research methods in biochemistry. Includes modern information literacy, study designs, descriptive and inferential statistics, and effective communication of research. Examples drawn from current issues in biochemistry. Prerequisite(s): 2nd year standing in a Biochemistry program. Workshop, three hours per week. BIOC 3101 [0.5 credit] Unlocking Metabolism: Pathways, Enzymes, and Control This course examines biological macromolecules as well as their chemistry, structure and function. Enzymatic reactions and their regulation, as well as carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, is emphasized. Students apply knowledge of course concepts to relevant scientific problems (disease, development). Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for CHEM 3401 (no longer offered), CHEM 4401 . Prerequisite(s): ( BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2200 ), and ( CHEM 2203 and CHEM 2204 ) or ( CHEM 2207 and CHEM 2208 ). Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 3102 [0.5 credit] Biochemical Signals and Structures: The Molecular Language of Cells This course examines secondary metabolism, membrane composition/synthesis, cell communication, and flow of genetic information within a biological system. Emphasis is on understanding molecular structures, the reactions/processes they facilitate, and their regulation. Students apply knowledge of course concepts to relevant scientific problems. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3101 and BIOL 2104 . Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 3103 [0.5 credit] Experimental Biochemistry I: Principles and Practices Introduction to experimental biochemistry and the theory and concepts dealt with in BIOC 3101 . Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 / BIOL 2200 and CHEM 2203 . CHEM 2204 and ( BIOC 2300 or CHEM 2103 ) are also recommended. It is highly recommended that BIOC 3101 be taken concurrently. Laboratory four hours a week, tutorial one hour per week. BIOC 3104 [0.5 credit] Experimental Biochemistry II: Research Experience Introduction to experimental biochemistry and the theory and concepts dealt with in BIOC 3101 and BIOC 3102 . Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3103 . It is highly recommended that BIOC 3102 be taken concurrently. Laboratory four hours a week, tutorial one hour a week. BIOC 3203 [0.5 credit] Biochemical Pharmacology Biochemical principles of pharmacology, including receptor mechanisms, signal transduction, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Genome-wide association studies, pharmacogenomics, and personalized medicine will also be included. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2200 or BIOL 2201 , or permission of the Institute. Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 3400 [0.5 credit] Independent Research II Students carry out a laboratory research project under the supervision of faculty member from the Institute of Biochemistry. A research report must be submitted by the last day of classes for evaluation by the Director and Faculty supervisor. Prerequisite(s): restricted to Honours students of third-year standing in a Biochemistry program with a GPA of 10.0 or higher in second year, and approval of the Director and Faculty supervisor. Laboratory research for at least three hours a week over two terms. BIOC 3999 [0.0 credit] Co-operative Work Term Practical experience for students enrolled in the co-operative option. Students must receive a satisfactory evaluation from their work term employer; and present a written report describing their work term project. Graded SAT or UNS. Prerequisite(s): registration in the Biochemistry co-operative option and permission of the Institute. BIOC 4001 [0.5 credit] Methods in Biochemistry Principles and applications of modern biochemical methodology, including ultracentrifugation, electrophoresis, ELISA, EMSA, experimental planning, ligand binding kinetics, fluorescence spectroscopy, affinity purification, and in vitro translation. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3103 and BIOC 3104 or permission of the Institute. Lectures and discussion two hours, laboratory four hours a week. BIOC 4004 [0.5 credit] Industrial Biochemistry The application of biochemistry to the production of biological compounds useful in nutrition, medicine, and the food and chemical industries. This course covers general strategies and tools of metabolic engineering for efficient production of these compounds at scale using living cells, enzymes, or cell-free systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3101 and BIOC 3102 ( BIOC 3102 may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Institute. Lecture three hours a week. BIOC 4005 [0.5 credit] Biochemical Regulation Regulation at the transcriptional, translational and metabolic level; regulation of cell and subcellular organelle function and other timely topics may be included. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3101 and BIOC 3102 . Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 4007 [0.5 credit] Membrane Biochemistry Biochemical and biophysical aspects of biomembrane structure and function. Topics may include: membrane lipids and proteins, lipid polymorphism, model membranes, liposomes, membrane biogenesis, the membrane cytoskeleton, membrane trafficking, membrane fusion, exocytosis and signal transduction across membranes. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201 , and third-year standing. Lectures two hours a week and workshop two hours a week. BIOC 4009 [0.5 credit] Biochemistry of Disease The biochemical basis of disease including genetic and metabolic disorders such as cancer, neurological degenerative conditions, diabetes, stroke and microbial infections. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201 , and third-year standing. Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 4010 [0.5 credit] Data Applications in Biochemistry A project-based workshop at the intersection of data and biochemistry. Students will develop skills for autonomous learning and proficiency in database selection, computational tool integration, data management, introductory programming, statistical analysis, data visualization, and effective communication of biochemically-relevant information. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3101 and BIOC 3102 , or permission of the Institute. Workshop three hours a week. BIOC 4201 [0.5 credit] Advanced Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering Theory and application of current techniques and developments in cell culture as applied to research questions in the field of stem cells and tissue engineering. Also listed as BIOL 4201 . Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 or permission of the Institute. Laboratory four hours per week, tutorial one hour a week. BIOC 4203 [0.5 credit] Secondary Metabolism and Natural Products Biochemistry Structure, biochemical derivation and function of secondary metabolites such as toxins and antibiotics. Examples from plant, fungal and animal systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3101 and BIOL 3104 , or permission of the Institute. Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 4207 [0.5 credit] Bio-Organic Chemistry The course covers chemical and biosynthetic methods applied to the major classes of biomolecules and their derivatives, including: carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, terpenes, heterocycles and natural products. Content will focus on reactions and mechanisms that contribute to their biological activities. Also listed as CHEM 4207 . Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3201 or permission of the Institute. Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as CHEM 5010 ., for which additional credit is precluded. Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 4708 [0.5 credit] Principles of Toxicology Basic theorems of toxicology with examples of current research problems. Toxic risk is defined as the product of intensive hazard and extensive exposure. Each factor is assessed in scientific and social contexts and illustrated with many types of experimental material. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 3101 and fourth-year standing or permission of the Institute. Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as BIOL 6402 , CHEM 5708 , for which additional credit is precluded. Lectures three hours a week. BIOC 4901 [0.5 credit] Directed Special Studies Independent or group study, open to third- and fourth-year students to explore a particular topic, in consultation with a Faculty supervisor. May include directed reading, written assignments, tutorials, or laboratory or field work. Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute. Students normally may not offer more than 0.5 credit of Directed Special Studies in their program. BIOC 4902 [0.5 credit] Special Topics in Biochemistry Specific topics of current interest. Topics may vary from year to year. Prerequisite(s): third or fourth-year standing in a Biochemistry program or permission of the Institute. Lecture, seminars, or workshops three hours per week. BIOC 4907 [1.0 credit] Honours Essay and Research Proposal An independent research study using library resources. The candidate will prepare a critical review of a topic and research proposal approved by a faculty adviser. Evaluation will be based on a written report and a poster presentation of the project. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIOC 4906 (no longer offered), BIOC 4908 [1.0]. Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in an Honours Biochemistry program and permission of the Institute. BIOC 4908 [1.0 credit] Research Project Students carry out a research project approved by the Director, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Institute, in either the Biology or Chemistry departments. Evaluation is based on a written thesis and poster presentation. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIOC 4906 (no longer offered) and BIOC 4907 . Prerequisite(s): ( BIOC 3103 and BIOC 3104 ) and ( BIOC 3101 and BIOC 3102 ) or equivalent, and eligibility to continue in Honours Biochemistry or in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca . Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca B.Sc. Regulations The regulations presented in this section apply to all Bachelor of Science programs. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar). Breadth Requirement for the B.Sc. Students in a Bachelor of Science program must present the following credits at graduation: 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses not in the major discipline; students completing a double major are considered to have completed this requirement providing they have 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses in each of the two majors; 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) In most cases, the requirements for individual B.Sc. programs, as stated in this Calendar, contain these requirements, explicitly or implicitly. Students admitted to B.Sc. programs by transfer from another institution must present at graduation (whether taken at Carleton or elsewhere): 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received fewer than 10.0 transfer credits; or, 1.0 credit in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received 10.0 or more transfer credits. Declared and Undeclared Students Degree students are considered "Undeclared" if they have been admitted to a degree, but have not yet selected and been accepted into a program within that degree. The status "Undeclared" is available only in the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. Undeclared students must apply to enter a program upon or before completing 3.5 credits. Change of Program within the B.Sc. Degree To transfer to a program within the B.Sc. degree, applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue (EC) in the new program, by meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. Applications to declare or change programs within the B.Sc. degree must be made online through Carleton Central by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form within the published deadlines. Acceptance into a program, or into a program element or option, is subject to any enrolment limitations, and/or specific program, program element or option requirements as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Minors, Concentrations, and Specializations Students may add a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form online through Carleton Central. Acceptance into a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization normally requires that the student be Eligible to Continue (EC) and is meeting the minimum CGPAs described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University , as well as being subject to any specific requirements of the intended Minor, Concentration, or Specialization as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Experimental Science Requirement Students in a B.Sc. degree program must present at graduation at least two full credits of Experimental Science chosen from two different departments or institutes from the list below: Approved Experimental Science Courses Biochemistry BIOC 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOC 3103 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry I: Principles and Practices BIOC 3104 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry II: Research Experience BIOC 4001 [0.5] Methods in Biochemistry BIOC 4201 [0.5] Advanced Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering Biology BIOL 1103 [0.5] Foundations of Biology I BIOL 1104 [0.5] Foundations of Biology II BIOL 2001 [0.5] Animals: Form and Function BIOL 2002 [0.5] Plants: Form and Function BIOL 2104 [0.5] Introductory Genetics BIOL 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOL 2600 [0.5] Ecology Chemistry CHEM 1001 [0.5] General Chemistry I CHEM 1002 [0.5] General Chemistry II CHEM 2103 [0.5] Physical Chemistry I CHEM 2203 [0.5] Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2204 [0.5] Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2302 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry I CHEM 2303 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry II CHEM 2800 [0.5] Foundations for Environmental Chemistry Earth Sciences ERTH 1002 [0.5] The Earth and Life Odyssey: A Journey Through Billions of Years ERTH 2102 [0.5] Mineralogy to Petrology ERTH 2404 [0.5] Engineering Geoscience ERTH 2802 [0.5] Field Geology I ERTH 3111 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Mammals, Reptiles, and Birds ERTH 3112 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Fish and Amphibians ERTH 3204 [0.5] Mineral Deposits ERTH 3205 [0.5] Physical Hydrogeology Food Sciences FOOD 3001 [0.5] Food Chemistry FOOD 3002 [0.5] Food Analysis FOOD 3005 [0.5] Food Microbiology Geography GEOG 1010 [0.5] Global Environmental Systems GEOG 3108 [0.5] Soil Properties Neuroscience NEUR 3206 [0.5] Sensory and Motor Neuroscience NEUR 3207 [0.5] Systems Neuroscience NEUR 4600 [0.5] Advanced Lab in Neuroanatomy Physics PHYS 1001 [0.5] Foundations of Physics I PHYS 1002 [0.5] Foundations of Physics II PHYS 1003 [0.5] Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 1004 [0.5] Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion PHYS 1007 [0.5] Elementary University Physics I PHYS 1008 [0.5] Elementary University Physics II PHYS 2007 [0.5] Second Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3007 [0.5] Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3606 [0.5] Modern Physics II PHYS 3608 [0.5] Modern Applied Physics Course Categories for B.Sc. 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