CHEM 311 - Biochemistry I

(4 hours) Prerequisites: CHEM 302 (grade of “C” or better) and BIOL 220 (grade of “C” or better). A detailed study of the composition, structure and chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids within biological systems and the clinical consequences resulting from mutations in these molecules. Laboratory will be centered around isolation, purification, quantification and the kinetics of these molecules. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory hours. (Laboratory fee required.) This course cannot be challenged.