CHEM301

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CHEM301

Biological Molecules CHEM301 FA

Crosslistings: MB&B301

Not Currently Offered

This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to the investigation of a series of biological molecules with an emphasis on structure and interactions of proteins and nucleic acids. The course begins with an elementary introduction to the structure and morphology of polypeptides and oligonucleotides and techniques for structural studies including X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and molecular dynamics calculations. The structure of a series of biological molecules of both historical and contemporary interest is then considered. Implications of the structural information in the development of modern biological chemistry and molecular biology will be considered. The material will be readily accessible to biology, chemistry, molecular biology and physics majors.

MAJOR READINGS

Schulz & Schirmer, "Principles of Protein
Structure"
Saenger, "Principles of Nucleic Acid Structure"
McCammon & Harvey, "Dynamics of Proteins and Nucleic Acid"

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One classroom presentation and one term project. Final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is also presented as CHEM505 for graduate students.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Workshop

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: CHEM251 and CHEM252

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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