Biochemistry I ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is the first part of a two term course sequence designed for students majoring in chemistry and life sciences. Its main objectives are to explain biology in chemical terms; introduce the language of biochemistry; examine physical, chemical, and biological context of biochemical reaction mechanisms; establish the relationship between structure and function and between different biochemical processes; and explore the most important biochemical research techniques. The main topics include the structure and function of the four major classes of biomolecules - proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, as well as the biological membranes and transport. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry I and II A background in physical chemistry is helpful, but not required.