BOTANY/73


Cain; P. M. McGuire; T. Yang. Assistant Scientists: N. D.
Denslow; M. J. Koroly.


 The Departmentof Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
offers the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees in biochemistry with specialization in physical
biochemistry, molecularbiology, cell biology, and medical
biochemistry.
 Specific areas of study include structure and function of
cellular and nuclear membranes in mammalian cells;trans-
port of molecules into the cell; regulation of cell division
and gene expression; X-chromosome inactivation; assem-
bly and regulation of the cytoskeleton; biochemistry of
differentiation; biochemical genetics; molecular biology of
nucleic acids; site-directed mutagenesis; replication and
repair in bacterial and eukaryotic cells; biosynthesis and
structure of nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, lipids,
lipoproteins, sensory biochemistry; isoprenoid metabo-
lism; physical biochemistry of nucleic acids and proteins;
mechanism of enzyme action; and molecular evolution.
 New graduate students should have adequate training in
 general, organic, quantitative, and physical chemistry as
 well as in physics, biology, and calculus. Minor deficiencies
 may be made up immediately after entering graduate
 school.
 Doctoral candidates are required to take several bio-
 chemistry courses which include BCH 6156C, 6206,6415,
 6740, 6876, and 6936. Depending upon interests and
 background of the student, additional courses are recom-
 mended from the following list: BCH 6296, 6746, 7410,
 and 7515. The curriculum for doctoral candidates may also
 include advanced chemistry, physiology, microbiology,
 and genetics courses.

 BCH 6156C-Research Methods in Biochemistry (1-4; max: 8)
 Coreq: BCH 6415, 6740. Only by special arrangement._Bio-
 chemical research in which the student refines research tech-
 niques in physical biochemistry, intermediary metabolism, mo-
 lecular biology, and cell biology under supervision of a staff
 member.
 BCH 6206-Advanced Metabolism (3) Prereq:generalbiochem-
 istry or consent of instructor. The reactions of intermediary
 metabolism with emphasis upon their integration, mechanisms,
 and control. One of the three core biochemistry courses.
 BCH 6296-Advanced Topics in Metabolic Control (1; max: 6)
 Prereq: BCH 6206, 6415, 6740, or consent of instructor. Study of
 the thermodynamic, allosteric, hormonal, and genetic control of
 metabolic reactions.
 BCH 6415-Advanced Molecular and Cell Biology (3) Prereq:
 general biochemistry or consent of instructor. An advanced
 course in the molecular biology of pro- and eukaryotes. Topics
 will include DNA replication, chromosome organization, RNA
 and protein synthesis, and molecular aspects of gene regulation.
 One of the three core biochemistry courses.
 BCH 6740-Advanced Physical Biochemistry (3) Prereq:general
 biochemistry and physical chemistry or consent of instructor.
 Physical chemistry of biological molecules and the techniques for
 their study. Constitutes one of the three core bioc chemistry courses.
 BCH 6746-Advanced Topics in Physical Biochemistry (1; max:
 6) Prereq: BCH 6206, 6415, 6740, or consent of instructor. Study
 of physical chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, enzymes,
 as well as their modes of interaction.
 BCH 6876-Recent Advances in Biochemistry (1) Prereq: BCH
 6740 orequivalent. Areas of biochemistry and molecular biology,
 selected bythefaculty, discussed critically and in depth. Emphasis
 on current controversy and theory, data interpretations, and
 scientific writing. Classes held informally in small groups, during
 each semester, involving all biochemistry faculty on a rotating
 basis. S/U.
 BCH 6910-Supervised Research (1-5; max: 5) S/U.


BCH 6936-Biochemistry Seminar (1; max: 20) Required of
graduate students in biochemistry; open to others by special
arrangement. Research reports and discussions of current re-
search literature given by the departmental staff, invited speakers,
and graduate students.
BCH 6940-Supervised Teaching (1-5; max: 5) S/U.
BCH 6971-Research for Master's Thesis (1-15) S/U.
BCH 7410-Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (1; max: 6)
Prereq: BCH 6206, 6415, 6740, or consent of instructor. The
biochemical basis of molecular biology and genetics with empha-
sis on the mode of control surrounding the replication and
expression of the pro- and eukaryotic genome.
BCH 7515-Enzyme Kinetics and Mechanisms (2) Prereq: ad-
vancedgeneral course in biochemistry such as BCH 6740, 6206,
or consent of instructor. The study of enzyme reaction mecha-
nisms using kinetics, spectroscopy, protein crystallography, and
new emerging techniques. Alternates with BMS 6203, spring
semester.
BCH 7979-Advanced Research (1-9) Research for doctoral
students before admission to candidacy. Designed for students
with a master's degree in thefield of study orfor students who have
been accepted for a doctoral program. Not open to students who
have been admitted to candidacy. S/U.
BCH 7980-Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-15) S/U.
BMS 6203-Cell Membranes: Molecular Biology and Function
(2) Prereq: BCH 4024 andMCB 3020 or equivalents and consent
of instructor. Composition, molecular organization, and assembly
of biological membranes in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
Alternates with BCH 7515, spring semester.
GMS 5621-Cell and Tissue Biology (4) Prereq: cell biology
course and consentof instructor. Cell specializations and interac-
tions that account for the organization and functions of the basic
tissues (epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, and nerve).





BOTANY
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and
Agriculture

 GRADUATE FACULTY 1992-93
 Chairman: D. A. Jones. Graduate Coordinator:J. T. Mullins.
 Graduate Research Professors: D. Dilcher; I. K. Vasil.
 Professors: H. C. Aldrich; G. E. Bowes;J. S. Davis; J.J. Ewel;
 D. R. Gordon; D. G. Griffin, Ill;W. S.Judd;S. R. Manchester;
 J. T. Mullins; F. E. Putz; R. C. Smith;W. L. Stern; D. B. Ward;
 N. H. Williams. Associate Professor: T. W. Lucansky.
 Assistant Professors: A. C. Harmon; K. Williams.


 The Department of Botany offers graduate work leading
 to the degrees of Master of Science, Master of Agriculture,
 Master of Science in Teaching, and Doctor of Philosophy.
 The faculty encompass three general areas of expertise:
 biochemistry and physiology, ecology and population ge-
 netics, systematics and evolution. Specific areas of special-
 ization include anatomy/ morphology with emphasis on
 tropical ferns, aquatic and woody plants, and orchids;
 bryology; ecology and environmental studies; ecological,
 cellular, and molecular genetics; mycology with emphasis
 on physiology and development; algology with emphasis
 on algae of brine ponds; physiology and biochemistry with
 emphasis on ion uptake, photosynthesis and photorespira-
 tion, growth and development of selected fungi, calcium-
 binding proteins and protein phosphorylation; systematics
 with emphasis on monographic and floristic studies; paleo-
 botany; physiological ecology; tropical botany and ecol-
 ogy.