CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Prior election of CHM 220 or CHM 330; BIO 113. (3) HW.

Biomolecules - proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids - structure and function; structure, properties and forces in aqueous solutions, buffers; enzyme kinetics, regulation, mechanisms; energetics - thermodynamics, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation; metabolism. Three hours lecture weekly. Intended for science or engineering students who need an introduction to biochemistry. Cannot be used to fulfill requirement for second semester of organic chemistry, but appropriate for medical, dental and veterinary schools.