CHE 720 - Topics in Biochemistry

3 Credit(s) An in-depth study of select areas of biochemistry which will relate structure to function. The structure of biochemicals, their reactions and the mechanisms of those reactions will be related to reactions of simpler organic compounds. The mechanism of action of toxic and therapeutic organic compounds will be related to biochemical structure and function. The physical, chemical and biochemical methods used to determine mechanisms will be discussed. Review and research articles from the biochemical literature will supplement the lecture material.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate courses in inorganic, organic and biochemistry.