BCHM 318 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory I

Fall 2025 (On-Campus)

Year 3

11-12 hours/week

3 units

Available

On-Campus Course

The BCHM 318 Laboratory experiments introduce the experimental nature of Biochemistry. Fundamental techniques of biochemical research are illustrated through a variety of experiments demonstrating various aspects of biochemical theory and practice.

Prerequisites

Registration in a BCHM Specialization, Major, Minor or General Plan

Corequisites: Registration in BCHM 315

Exclusions

BCHM 317, BCHM 310, BCHM 311

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

use and understand the limitations of a variety of equipment used in biochemical studies
work with samples on a microliter and microgram scale
appropriately present, analyze and interpret a variety of experimental biochemical data
demonstrate the presentation of experimental results in the form of written laboratory reports
identify and use various techniques for purification of proteins

Evaluations

10 pre-lab quizzes (completed in person in the laboratory at the start of each wet-lab session) 15%

8 laboratory reports (due 1 week after completion of each experiment) 75%

Laboratory exam (completion of an experimental procedure with a short write-up submitted within the laboratory session) 10%

Time Commitment

180 hours (48 Lab, 132 Independent)