General Information
| Course title: | CHEMISTRY 351: Biochemistry |
Course Description:
Intended for the science major the object of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamental concepts and language of biochemistry, and to the principles that govern the structure and behavior of biological macromolecules.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course students should:
(1). the various forces that help maintain the structure of biological macromolecules.
(2). the basic principles of thermodynamics as they apply to biochemical processes and how high energy molecules are utilized to provide the energy requirements of biological systems.
(3). the structure and function of the important biological macromolecules: proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids (and Nucleic acids). With regards to proteins students are expected to demonstrate:
(a). a detailed understanding of the different structural levels of proteins
(b). their knowledge of the forces that contribute to the formation of a proteins’ unique three-dimensional structure
(c). their knowledge of methods utilized in protein purification
(d). their ability to use computational tools to gather information regarding the structure and function of proteins.
(4). enzyme kinetics, enzyme specificity, the mechanisms of enzyme action, and enzyme regulation.
Syllabus
Syllabus for Fall 2007.