CHM 303 BIOCHEMISTRY

Course 303 deals primarily with biomolecules, discussing enzyme kinetics and the structure and function of amino acids, proteins, saccharides, lipids, vitamins and coenzymes. Course 304 covers biochemical energetics, intermediary metabolism, photosynthesis and the transcription of DNA. Laboratory illustrates the properties of biological molecules and introduces classical and modern biochemical techniques.

Credits

4

Notes

Three lectures, three hours laboratory. Course 304 is a designated Writing course.

Prerequisite

CHM 224.

Corequisite

Registration is also required in CHM 303L.

Registration Restrictions

Open to junior and senior majors in chemistry, and to others with permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 12 students per laboratory section.