CHEM 302 - Biochemistry I

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Introduction to the chemistry of living organisms. Structure-to-function relationships of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids are explored, with an emphasis on molecular interactions. Other topics include enzyme kinetics, catalytic mechanism, and modes of regulation, as well as, application of protein function such as oxygen transport, muscle contraction, the immune response, membrane transport, and biological signaling. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following courses: CHEM 300, CHEM 302, and BIOL 335. Preference for enrollment given to Biochemistry and Chemistry majors. Offered every fall.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 213 or CHEM 224.