CHE 4100 - Principles of Biochemistry (3)

When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course covers material that describes the chemistry of life. Topics covered include the structure and function of nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. This course will introduce Michaelis-Menten kinetics as well as the metabolism of carbohydrates through glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, and energy production by oxidative phosphorylation. Major emphasis is placed on the chemistry of biological compounds.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1801, CHE 2202 or CHE 2101 with a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7).