A number of graduate-level biochemistry courses are offered by the Division.  To ensure that these courses are accessible to both biochemistry majors and non-majors, none require undergraduate-level biochemistry as a pre-requisite, although this experience is helpful.  It is strongly recommended that graduate students without a strong biochemistry background take CHM 5305 (Chemistry of Biological Molecules), which provides a one-semester overview of biochemistry.

• CHM 5305 - Chemistry of Biological Molecules.  This course introduces the principles of biochemistry and integrates organic mechanisms.  It is strongly recommended for students interested in joining a group in the Biochemistry Division and also for those whose research in other groups will involve a strong biochemistry emphasis.
• CHM 6301 - Enzyme Mechanisms.  An introduction to principles of enzyme structure, isolation and characterization of enzymes.  Transition state theory, types of chemical catalysis and cofactor chemistry are also discussed.
• CHM 6302 - Chemistry and Biology of Nucleic Acids.  Principles of nucleic acid structure and function are discussed in the context of recent research results.  There is special emphasis on sequence-specific protein-DNA binding, DNA and RNA polymerases, mechanisms of phosphate chemistry and the chemical processes underlying nucleic acid metabolism.
• CHM 6303 - Methods in Computational Biochemistry and Structural Biology.  Approaches to protein structure, both modeled and experimental, are discussed in the context of reaction mechanisms.  Both empirical and quantum-mechanical methods are covered.  This course provides a good deal of practical experience in applying computational methods and is recommended for students planning to apply these techniques to their research.
• CHM 6304 - Special Topics in Biological Chemistry Mechanisms.  Principles underlying protein structure prediction, molecular evolution, rational protein design and molecular recognition are discussed.  This course  offers a significant amount of hands-on computational experience which will allow students to use these methods in their own research.
• CHM 6934 - Advanced Biochemical Topics (Journal Club).  This course provides an opportunity to examine recent research papers critically and builds skills in effective oral presentations and experimental design.