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CHEM383
Biochemistry
CHEM383 FA
Crosslistings: MB&B383
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Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 57 0 57
An introduction to the principles and concepts of
contemporary biochemistry, presenting 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
Zubay, 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: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
CHEM251 and CHEM252
- Section 01
- Pratt, R
- Lukens, L
- Times: M.W.F.. 9:00AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
About the Photo:
The four polypeptide chains of hemoglobin
Reference:
Mader, Sylvia S., INQUIRY INTO LIFE, Iowa: Wm. C
Brown Publishers, 1988
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