CHEM5560
Principles of Chemical Biology
An introduction to the chemistry of biological macromolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates. Students will learn the structure and nomenclature of the monomer building blocks as well as the macromolecules. Chemical principles that define secondary and tertiary biomolecular structure as well as state-of-the-art chemical (or chemical-biological) synthetic procedures will be presented. Examples of specific types of binding interactions, catalysis, or recognition processes as viewed from a chemical perspective will be discussed.
Course overview
- Department
- Chemistry
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
Requirements fulfilled
No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.
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3.87 / 5
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Sections
- Section 01