CHE 270 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry

4 Credit Hours

Biochemistry introduces the structural components of living things and the physical and chemical properties of biological compounds. This course will focus on specific biological macromolecules including but not limited to carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleic acids, and lipids. The structures, functions, and impacts these macromolecules have on a living system will be examined. Students will learn important processes occurring within a biological system and the impact these biomolecules have on that system. Biochemistry lab introduces the fundamental techniques and approaches involved in the study of biochemistry, including protein purification, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, identification of biomolecules, and quantification and data analysis.

Prerequisite(s):

CHE 150 Chemistry I
Recommended BIO 150 Biology I OR BIO 140 Essentials of Biology

Semesters Offered: Spring