CHEM 409 - Biochemistry I

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: CHEM 208 and CHEM 218
A study of the chemistry of carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, and proteins. The chemistry of biological molecules will be investigated using thermodynamics, kinetic, and structural analysis. An emphasis is placed on the relationship of the structure of molecules to their biological function.

Requirements/Required: Required of all chemistry majors completing the biochemistry specialization or the clinical chemistry specialization and recommended for students wishing to complete a pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, or pre-veterinarian curriculum.