CHEM360

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Foundations in Biochemistry

Chemistry College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

CHEM

Course Number

360

Status

Active

Course Attributes

BNS: GenEd-Breadth/Natural Science, EMCY: Major-Chemistry BA Elective, EMNE: Major-Neuroscience Elective, MBIB: Major-Biology BS, MBIO: Major-Biology BA, MCBC: Major-Chemistry BS BioChem, MCHE: Major-Chemistry BA, MCHY: Major-Chemistry BS, MNEU: Major-Neuroscience, NBCH: Minor-BioChem Mol Bio, NBIO: Minor-Biology, NCHE: Minor-Chemistry, WRIT: GenEd-Writing Intensive, NNEU: Minor-Neuroscience

Course Short Title

Biochemistry I

Course Long Title

Foundations in Biochemistry

Course Description

A study of the fundamental principles of protein biochemistry with an introduction to cell signaling and metabolism and bioenergetics. Topics may include chemistry of amino acids, basic protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, and regulation of enzymatic activity. The laboratory focuses on the application of biochemical principles to the solving of biological problems in living systems. Laboratory experimental methods include protein characterization, purification of enzymes, enzyme kinetic measurements, and experimental design.

Min

4

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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