Advanced Biochemistry I

Catalog description

The course focuses on a molecular-level understanding of the processes that drive cellular metabolism. By focusing on the macromolecular structure of proteins, students will learn how the chemistry of molecular interactions translates structure into function. The course emphasizes application of physical chemical principles and a bio-organic mechanistic approach to achieve an in-depth understanding of biochemical catalysis, regulation, and energy metabolism. Students enrolled in CHEM 519 will be responsible for leading class discussions based upon the primary research literature in course-related topics. Prerequisite: CHEM 229.