Bioanalytical Chemistry

Catalog description

This course is aimed at introducing students to the instrumental and theoretical principles by which biological molecules are measured in vivo and in vitro. The course explores how protein, DNA and metabolite structures and quantities are determined in the laboratory with an emphasis on understanding historical methods up through cutting edge approaches in each field. The theory of measurement techniques, separation techniques and related instrumentation are explored in the context of understanding the chemical equilibria that govern each instance. Students will leave this course with a broad understanding for how many biological molecules are measured and what the limitations of various techniques may be. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3