CHE 3322 - Biochemistry II

Credits: 4
This course highlights the applications of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry to biochemistry. Inorganic chemistry is presented in the context of protein mineralization and bone deposition, organic chemistry is related to metabolic processes,and physical chemistry to the thermodynamics of protein folding; the relationship between these processes and human diseases/rational drug design is highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on the use of original scientific literature.
Course includes a laboratory.
Prerequisites Chemistry 3321; Chemistry 2210 or 3308 is strongly recommended.