CHEM 351 - Biochemistry I

Cross-Listed as BIOL 351

A study of biological processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on the chemistry of biological molecules, elements of physical biochemistry, the structure of proteins, the mechanisms and kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions, and selected topics in intermediary metabolism, including the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 and BIOL 265 or permission of instructor. Student must earn a grade of C- or higher in prerequisite courses. Offered every semester. (4 Credits)