CHEM 379 Biochemistry I
This course builds upon previous chemistry and biology
courses
by asking students to apply certain fundamental concepts to help them
look
at biological reactions and processes in a new light. The skills
obtained during visualizing organic reaction mechanisms, practicing
equilibrium
calculations, mastering thermodynamic theory and studying
oxidation/reduction
chemistry will be utilized. The course emphasizes the structure
and
function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, enzyme
catalysis
and regulation, bioenergetics and metabolism. Subsequent
enrollment
in CHEM 385 is encouraged for students interested in a more in-depth
pursuit
of biochemistry. There is no required laboratory component to
this
course.
Dr. Muth has been developing this course since the
Spring
of 2003. Recently he has switched to Lehninger
Principles of Biochemistry, 4th edition by Nelson and Cox as
his
text of choice. Previously he based his lectures on the 5th
edition
of Biochemistry
by Berg, Tymoczko and Stryer.
Syllabus
Related Links
Glycolysis
Worksheet
(answers)
Citric Acid Cycle (answers)
The Protein Data Bank
The
Structure of Base Pairs and Base Triples
The
Yoshida Lab
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