Chemical Biology Laboratory

CAS CH 524

  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Writing-Intensive Course

Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CASEN 120 or WR 100 or WR 120) and CASBB 421 or consent of instructor. - Project-based laboratory course to introduce students to the design and implementation of modern experimental techniques in chemical biology, including protein-peptide and protein-small molecule interactions, fluorescent binding assays, enzyme activity, and inhibition kinetics. Eight hours of lab weekly in addition to a pre-lab lecture. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Creativity/Innovation, Teamwork/Collaboration. Effective Spring 2026, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Creativity/Innovation, Writing-Intensive Course.

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