CHEM383 - Biochemistry

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Biochemistry
CHEM 383 FA

Crosslistings:
MB&B 383

This introductory course to the principles and concepts of contemporary biochemistry presents both the biological and chemical perspectives. The major themes will be the structure of proteins and the basis of enzymatic activity, cellular metabolism and the generation and storage of metabolic energy, general principles of the biosynthesis of cellular components.

MAJOR READINGS

Voet, FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several problem sets, two two-hour examinations during the semester, and a final three-hour examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Recommended: Cell biology and physical chemistry to the level of CHEM143.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: (CHEM251 AND CHEM252)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Pratt,Rex F. Hingorani,Manju

Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: HALL84;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006