BIOL 4314 - Biochemistry I

A detailed study of the field of biochemistry including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and an introduction to metabolism. In-depth treatment of biological thermodynamics, protein structure, and enzyme kinetics. The laboratory reinforces the lecture but focuses on techniques for isolating, measuring, and manipulating biomolecules and includes study of enzyme kinetics. (Same as CHEM 4314.) Class 3. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1123 and CHEM 2123. (Fall, Odd years)