CHEM360
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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Equivalent Course(s)
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