BCHM 120 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Credits: 4 A survey of major concepts in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Organic foundation of structures and basic reactions of organic molecules emphasizing functional groups and establishing foundation for understanding structure and function of biological molecules, regulation of biochemical pathways. For nursing, dietetics, and allied health students. Not applicable toward a major or minor in chemistry or biochemistry.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):CHEM 110 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Study of the fundamental principles of enzyme kinetics and mechanisms based on the structure and chemistry of biomolecules including amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleotides, nucleic acids, and biological membranes.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 4 lectures Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):CHEM 232 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Continuation of BCHM 421 including selected topics of hormone and regulatory biochemistry, the study of the four primary neurotransmitter systems and an overview of selected human pathologies emphasizing cancer biochemistry and biology.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 3 lectures Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BCHM 421 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods for the isolation, purification and identification of biological materials and applications of enzyme kinetics.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 4-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):BCHM 421 Recommended:BCHM 422 Schedule Type: Lab Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of the fundamental principles of enzyme kinetics and mechanisms based on the structure and chemistry of biomolecules including amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleotides, nucleic acids and biological membranes.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):CHEM 232 Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall, Summer College Code: CAS