Faculty of Arts and Science
Introductory Biochemistry
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-3-0
Chemistry of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids.
Prerequisite(s):One of Chemistry 2120 or Chemistry 2500
Recommended Background:
Biology 1010
Lib Ed Req:Science
Note:Chemistry 2500 may be completed as a corequisite.
Elements of Human Nutrition
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
The science of human nutrition based on some elementary principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Nutritional requirements, the function and metabolism of nutrients and the practical means for achieving adequate nutrition are emphasized. The relationship among social and economic issues, nutrition, food production and distribution will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s):One of Chemistry 30, Chemistry 0500, or Chemistry 0520
Lib Ed Req:Science
Studies in Biochemistry (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Defined topics in biochemistry elucidating the chemical basis of life, drawing on the expertise of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s):Biochemistry 2000
Lib Ed Req:Science
Proteins, Enzymes and Nucleic Acids
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-3-0
Chemistry of proteins and nucleic acids with an emphasis on experimental techniques and the relation of structure to function.
Prerequisite(s):Biochemistry 2000 AND
Chemistry 2500
Lib Ed Req:Science
List/Subfield:Biology List 1 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
Bioenergetics and Metabolism
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-3-0
Chemistry of carbohydrates and lipids and the metabolism of these and other cellular constituents. Energy transduction associated with catabolism and synthesis.
Prerequisite(s):Biochemistry 2000 AND
Chemistry 2600
Corequisite(s):Chemistry 2740
Lib Ed Req:Science
Biochemistry 3700/Neuroscience 3700
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-3-0
Basic skills in bioinformatics analysis and foundational knowledge in the handling and application of omics big data in life sciences. Introduction to biological databases and simple programming languages that will enable students to conduct basic analysis of genomes, transcriptomes, epigenomes, and proteomes. Interpretation of data through work in interdisciplinary teams laying the foundations of a future career in the field of bioinformatics and genomics. Computer labs will focus on computational tools and case studies in biomolecular sciences and neurosciences.
Prerequisite(s):One of Biochemistry 2000, Biology 2000, or Computer Science 1620
Equivalent:Biochemistry 3850 (Bioinformatics I) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Science
List/Subfield:Biology List 1 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
Studies in Biochemistry (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0 or
3-3-0 or
3-0-1
Advanced subjects in Biochemistry, drawing on the expertise of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s):Will be specified (including any recommended background) for individual offerings, but will normally include one of Biochemistry 3100 or Biochemistry 3300
Lib Ed Req:Science
Note:This course may occasionally be offered with a laboratory when resources permit and the course theme is appropriate.
Undergraduate Thesis
Credit hours: 6.00
Contact hours per week: Variable
This is a research-oriented course in which students will conduct an original research project, report orally on the work, and submit a final report in the form of an Undergraduate Thesis. The Thesis, which will normally be submitted in both print and electronic forms, will be made publicly available.
Prerequisite(s):Fourth-year standing (a minimum of 90.0 credit hours) AND
A minimum GPA of 3.30 calculated on all completed University of Lethbridge courses or calculated on all University of Lethbridge and transferable courses taken within the terms containing the last 20 courses (60.0 credit hours), whichever is higher AND
One of Biochemistry 3100 or Biochemistry 3300
Note:Contact hours will vary. Students should be aware that this course involves regular contact with the Thesis Supervisor as well as considerable independent work. Faculty regulations require extensive preparatory work prior to registration, including the submission of a Thesis Proposal. Students interested in the Undergraduate Thesis option should therefore discuss the matter with potential supervisors at least several weeks prior to the registration deadline.