CHEM 318 - Biological Chemistry

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 311 with a grade of C or better
An integrated Organic Chemistry II and Biochemistry course for nonchemists. The topics covered in this course include: the structure and synthesis of sugars, amino acids, DNA, RNA, proteins; enzyme catalysis and inhibition; and the reactions involved in biosynthetic and metabolic pathways. Chem 318 will not count for credit in the Chemistry major or minor.