CHEM T 550 Introductory Biochemistry (Graduate)

Topics include protein composition and structure, enzyme kinetics, catalytic and regulatory strategies, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids and cell membranes; transducing and storing energy – metabolic cycles, responding to environmental changes.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Discuss how structure of biomolecules determines their overall biological function.
• Explain how various cellular factors impact the mechanisms that regulate metabolic pathways.
• Analyze and describe the biochemical principles that effect humans.
• Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the contributions of biochemistry to society.
• Critically evaluate current research and communicate an understanding of the scientific literature in biochemistry.

Prerequisite: Two semesters of organic chemistry as an undergraduate student

Related Offerings:
CHEM T 510 Inorganic Chemistry (Winter/Spring 2022)
CHEM T 520 Organic Synthesis (Winter/Spring 2023)
CHEM T 530 Organic Spectroscopy (Fall 2022)
CHEM T 540 Physical Chemistry (Fall 2022)
CHEM T 550 Introductory Biochemistry (Summer 2022 & Summer 2023)
CHEM T 570 Nuclear Chemistry (Summer 2023)
CHEM T 590 Chemistry Capstone – Rqd for Graduate Certificate (Summer 2022 & Summer 2023)