BCMB375
PROTEIN CHEMISTRY
- Department
- Biochem and Molecular Biology
- Terms offered
- 12
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Presents an in-depth view of protein structures and molecular properties, and discussions of how structure and properties are inextricably linked to biological function. Topics discussed include: chemical properties of polypeptides, biosynthesis of proteins, posttranslational modifications, evolutionary and genetics origins of protein sequences, physical interactions that determine the properties of proteins, the folded conformations of proteins, proteins in solution and in membranes, interaction of proteins with other molecules, enzyme catalysis and protein degradation. This course has a computational component which will provide students with hands-on learning experience.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
2011 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 65% chance, high confidence. Alternating-year pattern: Spring in 2018, 2022, 2024, 2026 (9 spring terms observed). Department course count rising about 3% per year. Department faculty is about 19% above its recent average. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 44% chance, high confidence. Alternating-year pattern: Spring in 2018, 2022, 2024, 2026 (10 spring terms observed). Department course count rising about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 21% above its recent average. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 69% chance, high confidence. Alternating-year pattern: Spring in 2018, 2022, 2024, 2026 (11 spring terms observed). Department course count rising about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 20% above its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 13% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 44% chance, high confidence. Alternating-year pattern: Spring in 2018, 2022, 2024, 2026 (12 spring terms observed). Department course count rising about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 21% above its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Sackler Science Center S122 2026
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Sackler Science Center S223 2011
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 16 enrolled | 34639 |
| Spring 2024 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 16 enrolled | 33111 |
| Spring 2022 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 16 enrolled | 31635 |
| Fall 2020 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 16 enrolled | 27285 |
| Fall 2019 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 16 enrolled | 27285 |
| Spring 2018 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 35043 |
| Spring 2017 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 20 enrolled | 35043 |
| Spring 2016 | Don E. Spratt | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 20 enrolled | 35043 |
| Fall 2014 | Joseph Tang | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 16 enrolled | 22184 |
| Fall 2013 | Joseph Tang | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 16 enrolled | 22184 |
| Fall 2012 | Joseph Tang | Lecture | 1 | 2 of 20 enrolled | 22184 |
| Spring 2011 | Laura L. Marcotte | Lecture | 1 | Enrollment not recorded; capacity 20 | 40474 |