BI 7513 - Chemical Foundation for Bioinformatics

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

An intensive review of those aspects of organic chemistry and biochemistry necessary to begin research in bioinformatics and to enter graduate courses in biology. Covalent bonding, quantum mechanical basis of bond formation, three-dimensional structure of molecules, reaction mechanisms, catalysis, polymers, enzymes, thermodynamic and kinetic foundations, metabolic pathways, sequence and structure of macromolecules. This course makes extensive use of computer approaches to convey the essential computational and visual nature of material to be covered. Prerequisites: CM102, general chemistry, general physics, organic chemistry and calculus.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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