Courses

16:682:502 (F) Microbial Biochemistry

Biochemical activities of microorganisms, emphasizing the similarities and differences between bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes; consideration of the genetic regulation and practical importance of these biochemical capabilities. Topics include methanogenesis, toxins, biodegradation, microbial transformations, and secondary metabolites. Dr. Sun serves as course coordinator and co-teaches with Dr. Dismukes.

11:115:414 (S) Experimental Biochemistry

This second course in the two-course experimental biochemistry sequence is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of recombinant protein expression and purification. The course project is the purification and characterization of Streptomyces lividans endoglucanase CelB2 expressed in Escherichia coli. Dr. Sun co-teaches with Dr. Voloshchuk.