Fundamental concepts of biochemistry and biomaterials. Contents cover simple and complex biomolecules including amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, fats, nucleic acids, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and others. Fundamentals of cell biology and genetics will be introduced. Physical, chemical, and biological properties, characterization and analysis of biomaterials will be discussed. Biomaterial applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food, bio-composites, biofuels, and biosensors will be also discussed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): CHE 113 or permission of the department.
Fundamental concepts of biochemistry and biomaterials. Contents cover simple and complex biomolecules including amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, fats, nucleic acids, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and others. Fundamentals of cell biology and genetics will be introduced. Physical, chemical, and biological properties, characterization and analysis of biomaterials will be discussed. Biomaterial applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food, bio-composites, biofuels, and biosensors will be also discussed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): CHE 113 or permission of the department.
