CHM 550 - Advanced Biochemistry I

Graduate standing. (3)

Exploration of a myriad of topics around the chemistry of living systems and the biomolecules that constitute such systems, with a common focus on human health and disease. Topics include, but are not limited to: the chemistry of water and buffers; thermodynamics of biochemical reactions; structure and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleotides; enzyme kinetics, regulation, and inhibition; biotechnology; and signal transduction. Three hours lecture and group work weekly. Not open to student with credit for CHM 450. Graded ABCDE