CHEM 315: Advanced Biochemistry

Course Description

This course is specifically designed for students needing an advanced course in Biochemistry, including Chemistry majors who choose to follow the Biochemistry or Biomolecular Sciences Emphasis. It will build on the topics of thermodynamics, biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates), enzymes mechanisms and biochemical pathways laid down in CHEM 303, but with an emphasis on research design and discovery. Topics include: bioenergetics, signal transduction, DNA metabolism, RNA metabolism, polypeptide metabolism, and regulation. Prerequisite: CHEM 303 with a grade of C or better.