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Academic Year 2004/2005

Introduction to Biomolecular Structure
CHEM 325 FA

This course aims at providing a framework for understanding three-dimensional structures of proteins, nucleic acids and their complexes. The first half of the course emphasizes structural modules and topological patterns in major classes of proteins and nucleic acids. The second part of the course covers novel structural motifs, such as helix-turn-helix, zinc-finger and leucine zipper, which are responsible for recognition of specific nucleotide sequences in nucleic acids by proteins. Analysis of structures using tools available on the web and independent exploration of protein and nucleic acid databases are strongly encouraged.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: [MB&B205 or BIOL205]

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Russu,Irina M.   

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: HALL84;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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