CHEM 5921 - Biochemistry of Human Health and Development

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A capstone course focusing on developing oral and written communication skills, combined with in-depth discussions, related to a central, timely topic to deepen understanding of human biochemistry. Example topics include the biochemistry of various diseases, the biochemistry of behavior and mental illness, and the biochemistry of sleep. Graduate students will prepare additional oral presentations and written projects based on their graduate laboratory or literature research. Prer., CHEM 4231 or CHEM 5231 (formerly CHEM 4820, CHEM 5820) and CHEM 4241 or CHEM 5241 (formerly CHEM 4815, CHEM 5815) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4921.