CHM 290 - Survey of Biochemistry

Prerequisites:
CHM 166 and CHM 263
STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Survey of biochemistry that will include topics such as structure and function of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzymology; metabolism; biosynthesis; and selected topics.

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the structure and function of the 4 major classes of biomolecules.
Perform calculations related to aqueous systems, pH, energy, enzyme kinetics and inhibition.
Describe experimental techniques used in the purification and analysis of proteins.
Demonstrate a knowledge of DNA technology applications.
Explain the dynamics of biological membranes and signal transduction.
Describe metabolic processes involved with the main classes of biomolecules and their metabolic regulation.