CHEM 381
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Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Course Description
This course provides a foundation for chemistry and biochemistry majors in the fundamentals of biochemistry. Topics include: chemical and physical forces in biological systems; structure and chemistry of biomolecules; DNA/RNA polymerization, metabolism, and transcription; protein translation, structure, and modification; lipid structure and function; metabolism.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Concurrent enrollment in or completion of Chem 352M recommended. For Biochemistry majors, concurrent enrollment in Chem 384 recommended.
Note
For chemistry and biochemistry majors only.
Title
Equilibrium and Energetics
Learning Outcome
Describe how control of chemical equilibria is critical to biological systems and is used for energy transformation.
Title
Structure/Function Relationships
Learning Outcome
Recognize how macromolecular structure determines function and regulation occurs by modifying these structures in a signal dependent fashion.
Title
Biological Information Storage
Learning Outcome
Identify the chemical foundations of dynamic biological information storage and how this is connected to phenotype.
Title
Measurement and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use objective measurement, quantitative analysis and clear communication to investigate the chemical processes of life.
