Elements of Biochemistry.

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The field of biochemistry is the focus in this non-lab course that is designed as a preparation for students preparing for Dental, Medical or Pharmacy School. Topics include nucleic acid and protein structure and synthesis, intermediary metabolism, enzyme action, and synthesis and degradation of important biological molecules. The relationship of biochemistry, nutrition, and human disease is discussed. This course does not count for the Biochemistry major. Credit will not be given for this course if a student has already received credit for BIOL 118 Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. BIOL 051 , BIOL 061 , BIOL 101 , CHEM 025 , CHEM 027 and CHEM 123 , all with a grade of "C-" or higher.