Chemistry, structure and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Monomers, linkages and types of biochemical polymers that are formed. Mechanism of action of enzymes, regulatory control mechanisms of proteins and integration of biochemical pathways. Precludes additional credit for BIOC 3100 and CHEM 3401. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2200, CHEM 2203 and CHEM 2204 or permission of the Institute.Lectures three hours a week.
Chemistry, structure and function of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Monomers, linkages and types of biochemical polymers that are formed. Mechanism of action of enzymes, regulatory control mechanisms of proteins and integration of biochemical pathways. Precludes additional credit for BIOC 3100 and CHEM 3401. Prerequisite(s): BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2200, CHEM 2203 and CHEM 2204 or permission of the Institute.Lectures three hours a week.