Topics are treated with life science applications. A one-semester college level calculus course is recommended but not required. Not offered 2000-01. F. A study of macroscopic properties of matter as described by chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. S. A study of the microscopic description of matter in terms of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.
Laboratory includes a six-week project on a topic proposed by the instructor.
F. A study of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, membranes with an emphasis on the relationship of structure and function. Also included is the study of catabolism with primary focus on glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen metabolism, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. S. A continuation of 323. Topics covered are lipid metabolism, photosynthesis, biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors, the chemistry of the storage, transmission and expression of genetic information, biochemical dimensions of selected physiological processes, and philosophical and ethical issues related to biochemistry. Also listed as Biology 324.