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SURVEY OF BIOCHEMISTRY

BIOCHEM 301
Course Description

Explore the basic chemical properties of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Topics to be discussed include protein structure and function, the chemical logic of metabolism, and the mechanisms of DNA replication, DNA transcription, DNA repair, and gene expression. Understand principles and themes in biochemistry that relate to metabolic diseases, drug design, virus infection and vaccination, and gene therapy. Does not cover the foundational material necessary to succeed in additional biochemistry coursework, and is not likely to be acceptable for medical or veterinary school admission.

Prerequisties

CHEM 104 , CHEM 109 , or CHEM 116 . Not open to students with credit for BIOCHEM 501 .

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Credits

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Offered

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