This course explores the molecular logic of living things and the background necessary for understanding, at the molecular level, the life processes encountered in veterinary science, medicine, biotechnology, ecology, animal behavior, and botany. Students gain a detailed understanding of the structure, chemistry, function, and metabolism of the major classes of biological macromolecules. An extensive study is made of enzyme systems in bioenergetics and metabolism. Biomedical and nutritional applications are also reviewed. This course includes an integrated laboratory experience, and there is an emphasis on the importance of learning biochemistry through the observations and measurements in the laboratory. Prior completion of BIO 2080 Cell Biology is recommended. Prerequisites: CHM 2250 Organic Chemistry I and BIO 1160 General Biology, with a C- or better, or permission of instructor.
- Teacher: Kimberly Borges