Biochemistry with CHEM 307L (CHEM 307) - The first semester of a two-semester introductory biochemistry course. Topics include structure and properties of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; protein structure; membrane structure and transport across membranes; enzyme structure, mechanisms, and regulation; and laboratory procedures used in the extraction, separation and identification of biological molecules.
Biochemistry II (CHEM 308) - The second semester of a 2-semester introductory biochemistry course. This semester focuses on metabolism, its regulation and metabolic disorders. Topics include glycolysis and hexose monophosphate pathways; glycogen synthesis and breakdown; gluconeogenesis; tricarboxylic acid cycle; oxidative phosphorylation; lipid metabolism; amino acid metabolism; comparison of metabolism in various tissues of mammals and photosynthesis.
BIOL 200 Cell Biology with BIOL 200L (BIOL 200) - Examines cellular structure, function, and metabolism. Topics include biogenetics, protein structure and function, enzymes, cellular organelles and metabolism, nucleic acids, chromosomes, cellular communication and transport. Laboratory techniques include microscopic methods, electrophoresis of proteins and DNA separations.
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Requirements/Prerequisites:
Must maintain a C- average during undergrad
