CHEM-4700 (4) Foundations of Biochemistry

Covers chemistry of aqueous solutions; energetics in biology; structure of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and membranes; protein evolution; macromolecular interactions; enzyme kinetics, mechanism and regulation. Will be taught from a strong chemical perspective and mastery of basic concepts of organic and physical chemistry will be required. Formerly CHEM 4711. Same as CHEM 5700. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHEM 3331 or 3371 (minimum grade C-).