CHEM 483
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Bioenergetics and Metabolism
Course Description
An advanced discussion of the biochemical processes allowing anabolism and catabolism, including the regulation of the metabolic pathways within individual cells and across tissues in complex organisms. Recent developments in analytical methods, genetics of disease, and data analysis will be considered.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Chem 586 should be taken concurrently
Title
Bonding and Structure
Learning Outcome
Recognize how bonding patterns and stereochemistry define the reactions used in metabolism.
Title
Enzyme Catalysis
Learning Outcome
Describe and analyze enzymatic catalysis in terms of energetics and reaction mechanisms.
Title
Structure/Function Relationships
Learning Outcome
Identify fundamental principles tying protein structure/function relationships to nutrient availability and cellular energetic status resulting in pathway-level regulation of metabolism.
Title
Metabolism Between Tissues
Learning Outcome
Use fundamentals of enzyme structure modification, substrate and product partitioning and secondary messengers to anticipate reactions and flow of metabolism between the tissues of complex organisms.
Title
Analyze and Interpret Data
Learning Outcome
Critically analyze, interpret, and make predictions from written, mathematical and/or graphical experimental data.
