CHM 330 - Bioorganic Chemistry

4 credits (Spring)

Exploration of the advanced biochemistry discipline of bioorganic chemistry, which applies the principles and techniques of organic chemistry to the study of biochemical reactions. Emphasis on the reactions of enzymes, particularly enzymes that require a coenzyme (flavin, pyridoxal phosphate, etc.) to carry out their chemistry. Topics include enzyme structure, catalytic strategies, kinetics, and methodologies to determine enzyme mechanisms. Investigates laboratories stress spectroscopic and kinetic techniques. Three classes, one laboratory each week.

Prerequisite: BCM 262 with grade S, C, or better.
Note: Plus-2 option available. Not offered every year.
Instructor: Trimmer