MEDICAL SCIENCES--GENERAL / 229

chemistry and molecular structure of proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and metabo-
lites. Biochemical methods, tracer techniques and bioenergetics.
BCH 613-INFORMATIONAL MACROMOLECULES. 4 credits
 Prerequisites: MED 511, MED 512 or BCH 601, BCH 602, BCH 603, BCH
605. A survey of chemical and physicochemical characteristics of the molecules
concerned with heredity, gene replication and mutation and of their biosynthesis
and function.
BCH 614-BIOENERGETICS AND ENZYME MECHANISMS. 4 credits
 Prerequisites: MED 511, MED 512 or BCH 601, BCH 602, BCH 603, BCH
605. Current aspects of the mechanisms of enzyme action and the energy trans-
formations occurring in biological systems.
BCH 615-RESEARCH METHODS IN BIOCHEMISTRY. 2 to 6 credits
 Prerequisites: MED 511, MED 512 or BCH 601, BCH 602, BCH 603, BCH
605; only by special arrangement. An introduction to biochemical research in which
the student acquires proficiency in research techniques used in physical biochemis-
try, intermediary metabolism, radio-isotopes, etc., under supervision of a staff mem-
ber. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 12 credits.
BCH 616-BIOCHEMISTRY SEMINAR. 1 credit
 Required of graduate students in biochemistry; open to others by special ar-
rangement. Research reports and discussions of current research literature given
by the departmental staff, invited speakers and graduate students.
BCH 617-SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY. 2 credits
 Prerequisite or corequisite: BCH 612, BCH 613 or BCH 614. Supervised study
 in journals, treatises and monographs of various subject areas of biochemistry,
 with informal weekly conferences and reports. May be repeated with change of
 content up to a maximum of 6 credits.
 BCH 699-MASTER'S RESEARCH. 0 to 9 credits. Maximum 24 credits
 BCH 799-DOCTORAL RESEARCH. 1 to 15 credits


 MEDICAL SCIENCES-GENERAL
 Programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in the basic medical
 sciences with a major in anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology,
 pharmacology, and physiology are offered by the College of Medicine. A
 separate Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered in biochemistry. In addition
 a program in radiation biophysics leading to a Master of Science degree
 is available. Training in these scientific disciplines is planned to prepare the
 student for a career in research and teaching, rather than in clinical practice
 for which the Doctor of Medicine degree program is designed. A minor is
 not required but may be chosen in another of the basic sciences listed below or
 elsewhere in the University. All facilities of the College of Medicine are
 available to graduate students in this program. Though an undergraduate major
 in biological or physical science is desirable, concentration in mathematics or
 engineering is an appropriate foundation for the Doctor of Philosophy degree
 in medical sciences. Satisfactory completion of a thesis based on research is a
 requirement for a graduate degree in the medical sciences (see College of
 Medicine Catalog). A joint program with the Division of Biological Sciences
 (see Biological Sciences) is available in the field of molecular and cellular
 biology.