99. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 hrs
This course is designed to assist students in science and science-related career paths as they look at potential career alternatives and then plan their curriculum, research, and experiences. It begins with career exploration then introduces some interdisciplinary basic skills (communication, business,technology) and finally explores job performance issues. It will typically involve sophomore students who are midway in their college careers. This will enable them to have a degree of maturity but still have time to make adjustments in their curricular plans. Prereq: Sophomore standing

*130. BIOCHEMISTRY (BIO 130, CHEM 130) 3 hrs.
A study of the nature of the chemical constituents of living matter, the functions and transformation of these chemical entities in biological systems, and the chemical changes associated with these transformations in the course of the activity of living matter.
Prereq.: CHEM 108.

*131. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (BIO 131, CHEM 131) 1 hr.
Introduction to biochemical laboratory techniques. Provides practical
experiences with techniques for separation and characterization of
biomolecules and methods of examining biochemical reactions,
including kinetics. Prereq.: CHEM 130 or concurrent with Chem 130
or consent of instructor.

*132. ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY (CHEM 132) 3 hrs.
Continuation of CHEM 130, with further emphasis on protein
and nucleotide metabolism, biochemical genetics, enzyme
mechanisms and kinetics, biochemistry of membrane transport,
vision, immunology, hormone action, and virology.
Prereq.: CHEM 130 and CHEM 165, or consent of instructor.

*133. ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (CHEM 133) 1 hr.
Continuation of Chem 131. Further applications of basic biochemical
laboratory techniques with emphasis on more advanced techniques
in instrumental methods, protein characterization and molecular genetics.
Prereq.: CHEM 131 or consent of instructor.

*134 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (BIO 186, CHEM 134) 3 hrs.
Introduction to the principles, practices and applications of modern
molecular biology. The chemistry of informational macromolecules;
mechanism, regulation and integration of informational processes
in the cell; application to basic biology and medicine; implications
for society. Prereq.: CHEM 130 or BIO. 165, or consent of instructor.

*135. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY (BIO 187, CHEM 135) 1 hr.
Introduction to the methods of molecular biology with an emphasis
on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Laboratory provides practical experience with cell culture, the
characterization of proteins and nucleic acids, and molecular
cloning techniques, including the application of the polymerase chain
reaction method. Prereq.: BIO 165 or consent of instructor;
concurrent enrollment in CHEM 134 is encouraged.

*136. STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY (BIOLOGY 188, CHEM 136) 3 hrs.
Introduction to the principles, methods and applications of structural
biology, a discipline that seeks to relate molecular form to biological
function. An analysis of molecular structure and biological function
in relation to the molecular biology of the cell, and an exploration of
the applications of this understanding. Practical experience in the use
of sequence analysis and molecular graphics computer programs as
applied to structural problems in cellular and molecular biology.
Prereq.: BIO 165, CHEM 130, or consent of instructor.

*137. ADVANCED MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY 3 hrs.
(BIOLOGY 195, CHEM 137)
Advanced Molecular Life Sciences Laboratory is a capstone,
interdisciplinary course that involves students in a laboratory research
problem. The course is structured to model the process used by
practicing scientists as they conduct research. Accordingly, as
students approach their research problem, they will learn to develop
both effective experimentation skills (techniques, data evaluation,
experimental design) and effective communication skills
(writing proposals, reports and notebooks; speaking at seminars and
professional meetings; listening to experts and colleagues).
Prereq.: Any one of the following: CHEM 130, CHEM 137,
BIO 122, BIO 165, or consent of instructor.

*138 MENTORSHIP 3 hrs
Continuation of research project from Advanced Molecular Life Sciences Laboratory (Chem 137, BCMB 137, Bio 195) with teaching and leadership assignments. These select students assist in class lectures, laboratory training of novice researchers and in writing and presenting research results at professional meetings. Prereq: Advanced Molecular Life Sciences Laboratory (Chem 137, BCMB 137, Bio 195) and invitation from BCMB faculty.

*161. BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. 3 hrs
The course will explore how living systems create order in a disorderly world, drive equilibria in directions dictated by immediate needs of the organism, make reactions occur so efficiently, specifically and effectively. They will explore how we observe chemical and physical properties of life's molecules (instrumental principles). They will discuss all these topics in the context of some examples that include photobiology, transport, macromolecular folding. Intended for students majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology or pharmaceutical sciences. Prerequisites: at least one semester of calculus, 2 semesters of physics, or consent of instructor.

198. INTERNSHIP 12 hrs
Full time off-site research experience. This typically occurs in the fall of the senior year and extends one semester. Students who are interested and qualified may choose this course to gain additional practical and technical experience in academic and industrial settings. Working with a faculty advisor and practicing professionals the student will be placed into positions appropriate to their career goals. After the completion of the course, students return to Drake for completion of the graduation requirements. Prereq: Junior standing and approval of BCMB advisor.

199. RESEARCH 1-3 hrs
Participation in and contribution to research programs in collaboration with individual faculty members. The research is the basis for a formal written report. Prereq. Consent of instructor and BCMB program director.

195. BCMB SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR 1 hr

Students in this class will read and discuss recent molecular life sciences articles. They will learn to read, interpret, and critique research literature and integrate it with ethical and societal issues they raise. As students read the professional manuscipts, they will actively reflect upon the status of their learning over the course of their major curriculam. This self assessment will identify whether the content and skills gained through the program curriculum provided them with sufficient background to function as practicing scientists. This reflection will be incorporated and complete their BCMB portfolio.