BIO 3335 Biochemistry I
A sequential year course focusing on the study of living systems at the molecular and cellular level. An understanding of life’s recurring strategies including: 1) how chemical structures of macromolecules (proteins and carbohydrates) relate to their biological function, 2) how enzyme mechanisms and energy flow catalyze reactions, 3) how interrelated metabolic pathways are regulated and 4) how biological systems store, transfer and regulate energy and information. Students acquire experience in reading and presenting the primary scientific literature.
Three lectures weekly. Prerequisite: Chemistry 3322 or permission of the instructor. Biology 3135â€"3136 should be taken concurrently. Fall and Spring.