(3 units). An introduction to chemical processes and catalysis as performed by enzymes, with emphasis on applications in medicinal chemistry and in the development of environmentally sustainable technologies. Topics include enzyme structure, general mechanisms of biocatalysis, enzyme kinetics, enzyme mechanism elucidation, biocatalytic processes in industry and biocatalyst engineering. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisites: CHM 2120, CHM 2123, (CHM 2131 or CHM 2132).
(3 units). An introduction to chemical processes and catalysis as performed by enzymes, with emphasis on applications in medicinal chemistry and in the development of environmentally sustainable technologies. Topics include enzyme structure, general mechanisms of biocatalysis, enzyme kinetics, enzyme mechanism elucidation, biocatalytic processes in industry and biocatalyst engineering. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisites: CHM 2120, CHM 2123, (CHM 2131 or CHM 2132).
