CHEM 304 - Biochemistry I

Institution:

Davis & Elkins College

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Description:

3 semester hours The course begins with an introduction to amino acid and protein chemistry, then follows with a discussion of enzyme structure, function, and kinetics. Emphasis is placed on the organization of enzyme-catalyzed reactions into coordinated and regulated metabolic sequences. Also examined are (1) the interaction between lipids and proteins to form biological membranes and the roles the biological membranes play in cells (2) carbohydrate, lipid metabolism, and hormonal regulation of these processes and (3) metabolic pathways and other topics which include the glycolytic pathway etc. Prerequisites: CHEM 205, 207; BIOL 101 or permission from instructor. Not offered every year.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dewv.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 637-1900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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