CHEM 381M

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.

Concurrent enrollment in or completion of Chem 352M recommended. For Biochemistry majors, concurrent enrollment in Chem 384 recommended.

For chemistry and biochemistry majors only.