Introductory Biochemistry - 11:115:301

Normally offered: Fall semester by Dr. R. D. Poretz and Spring semester by Dr. G. Pieczenik

Prerequisites: 01:160:209 (Elementary Organic Chemistry) or 01:307, 308 (Organic Chemistry) or 315-316 (Principles of Organic Chemistry)

Format: Two lectures a week each 80 minutes

Course description (Fall semester): This course introduces students to the chemistry of life. The structure and properties of biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) will be presented. The metabolic inter-conversions of these compounds for energy production and biosynthesis will be explored with special emphasis on mechanisms of cellular control. Approximately one quarter of the semester will be devoted molecular genetics and gene expression.

Examinations (Fall semester): Three hourly examinations will be given during regularly sheduled lecture periods. No final examination will be given during the final examination period.

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