580 and 590. Two terms of organic chemistry equivalent to Chem. 225 and 226. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Biol. This is a one term course in biochemistry.
Biochemistry is essentially the identification of the characteristics of living matter.
The course begins with a set of 16 objectives in the form of questions, and at the end these objectives are reexamined. The main text is Biochemistry , 3rd ed. by Stryer. Some topics on molecular biology are also covered by Molecular Biology of the Gene , 3rd ed., by Watson. The course is basically a lecture course with handouts provided for emphasis. Four hourly exams and a final examination will be used to evaluate student performance.