CHE 317 Foundations of Biochemistry

An introduction to biochemical topics, emphasizing the relevance of important biochemical molecules, reactions, and processes to health, disease, and medicine. Topics include: nucleic acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids, cell membrane processes, glucose metabolism (aerobic and anaerobic), and fatty acid synthesis. The biochemical basis of several diseases will be explored. Not applicable toward a Biochemistry major. Lecture only. Cannot be taken as a pre- or co-requisite for CHE 320L.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIO 198, BIO 198L, CHE 232, and CHE 233L (with a grade of "C" or better) Pre- or Co-requisite: CHE 234

Offered

fall, spring