BIOL 4350 Biological Chemistry
This course is designed to introduce biology and biochemistry majors to the subject with an emphasis on understanding the biochemical principals that are crucial to biological function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. The material includes: (1) the structure and chemistry of biomolecules, including amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids; (2) the key metabolic pathways and enzymology involved in the synthesis/degradation of carbohydrates; and (3) the cycling of energy through biological systems. Reference will be made to alterations in biochemical structures, processes, and pathways that relate to specific diseases. At least one 3000 level biology course (preferably more than one) is strongly encouraged.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall,Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- BIOL2040 or CHEM2232 and CHEM2234 or CHEM2241 and CHEM2243 or CHEM2012 and CHEM2014
Requirements fulfilled
- Biology B.A.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.S.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biochemistry B.S.: CHEM4473 Physical Chemistry for Biochemistry majors (3 credits) CHEM4461–4462 Biochemistry I and II; or BIOL4350 Biological Chemistry and BIOL4400 Molecular Biology (6 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.S.: Chemistry corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Official evaluation summary
Data freshness
Instructors
- Eric Folker
- Michelle Meyer
- Rebecca Dunn
Sections
- Section 01