Classic and modem techniques. Lecture 346b must be taken concurrently. Biochemical Dynamics Chemical dynamics in living systems. Enzyme mechanisms, metabolism and its regulation, energy production and utilization. Biochemistry II Laboratory Investigations of biochemical systems using experimental techniques in current biochemical research.
Emphasis is on independent experimental design and execution.
An introduction to pharmacology, toxicology and drug design. The design and pharmacology of several drugs will be examined in detail, and computational software will be used to design a drug and model the drug and its binding site. The ethical and legal considerations of drug design, manufacture and use will also be considered. Special Studies 1 to 5 credits as assigned. BCH 400b Special Studies 1 to 5 credits as assigned.