BIOCHEMISTRY

Catalog description

This course is the study of central biochemical principles which demonstrate the relationship of structure to function in bioenergetics, regulation and other cellular activities. Special emphasis is placed upon the physical, chemical, and biological context in which biomolecules and metabolic pathways function. Animal, plant, and microbial systems are given balanced treatment and are often covered together to highlight similarities and distinctions. Important experimental techniques that underlie advances in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology are explained in the context of concepts and principles. Many major concepts and methods are also incorporated into the laboratory experience. Additional coverage of proteins, enzyme structure and function, DNA, and RNA is included. Three lecture periods and one laboratory period.