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120.600.02
Biochemistry -- An Introductory Course I

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credit(s)
5
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, F, 10:30 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2012
Prerequisite

Introductory organic chemistry.

Description
Explores the structures of the principal cellular macromolecules and their roles in cellular processes. Emphasizes the forces that underlie specific recognition processes. Considers the mechanisms of enzyme action and biochemistry of nucleic acids.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the construction of the principal cellular macromolecules
  2. Analyze the forces that determine the three-dimensional structure of these molecules in aqueous solution
  3. Relate the structures of macromolecules to their functions
  4. Identify the methods used to study these questions in detail.