CHEM 354 - Biochemistry

Credit(s): 4
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160/BIOL 160A, BIOL 161/BIOL 161A, CHEM 160/CHEM 160A, CHEM 161/CHEM 161A, CHEM 260/CHEM 260A, and CHEM 261/CHEM 261A.
A problem-solving approach to the study of macromolecular structure and function. Topics include the structure-function relationships of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleotides, and lipids; enzyme kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions; bioenergetics, and the integration of cellular metabolism. Laboratory work introduces techniques of biochemical analysis, including protein assays, gel filtration chromatography, SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and enzyme kinetics. Computer-interface systems are used for data collection and analysis.