CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Prior or concurrent election of CHM 220 or 330(3)

Biomolecules – proteins, lipids, carbohydates, nucleic acids – structure and function; structure, properties and forces in aqueous solutions, buffers; enzyme kinetics, regulation, mechanisms; energetics – thermodynamics, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation; metabolismThree hours lecture weekly. Intended for science or engineering students who need an introduction to biochemistry. This course, alone or in combination with CHM 220 or 230, Does not meet the requirements of any chemistry concentration option nor of medical, dental and pharmacy schools, graduate and other programs that specify one year of organic chemistry.