This survey course introduces the general biochemical concepts that are the basis of life. Topics will include protein structure and function; enzyme kinetics; lipids and biological membranes; carbohydrate, fatty acid and amino acid metabolism; and nucleic acid structure and function. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or equivalent and CHEM 261 or 164 or equivalent. Students who have obtained credit for BIOCH 200 cannot take OBIOL 203 for credit.
This survey course introduces the general biochemical concepts that are the basis of life. Topics will include protein structure and function; enzyme kinetics; lipids and biological membranes; carbohydrate, fatty acid and amino acid metabolism; and nucleic acid structure and function. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or equivalent and CHEM 261 or 164 or equivalent. Students who have obtained credit for BIOCH 200 cannot take OBIOL 203 for credit.
