CHE 2206 - Bioinorganic Chemistry

Credits: 4
Bioinorganic chemistry examines the role of inorganic species in the chemistry of life. The topic lies at the interface of inorganic chemistry and biochemistry. Representative topics of study include the role of Iron in oxygen transport and the respiratory chain, the biochemistry of Zinc, and Inorganics in medicine. The associated laboratory comprises two components: guided inquiry experiments, and open inquiry experiments. The guided inquiry experiments provide students with experience in synthesis and property determination for selected inorganic species. The open inquiry experiments involve students designing and undertaking experiments on biologically related inorganic themes. Course includes 4-hour laboratory.
Prerequisite(s) CHE-1104
Co-requisite CHE-2006