This full year course comprises a study of the major classes of biologically important compounds, their metabolic interconversions, and enzymology. Emphasis is on the application of fundamental chemical principles to biological systems. This full year course comprises a study of the major classes of biologically important compounds, their metabolic interconversions, and enzymology. Emphasis is on the application of fundamental chemical principles to biological systems. A laboratory course which provides an introduction to many of the methods used in modern biochemical research and analysis, and the principles on which they are based.
Students work with considerable independence.
CHE 440 Molecular Biology A consideration of the molecular bases of biological phenomena. Junior standing in the biotechnology program or permission of the instructor.