CHEM BC3282 - Biological Chemistry

Institution:

Columbia University in the City of New York

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Description:

Prerequisites: One year of organic chemistry, one year of biology. Detailed introduction to biochemical building blocks, macromolecules, and metabolism. Structures of amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids. Protein structure, and folding. Enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, allostery. Membranes. Protein and genetic engineering. Catabolism and anabolism, with emphasis on chemical intermediates, metabolic energy, catalysis by specific enzymes, regulation. Science Requirement: Partial Fulfillment.

Credits:

3.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.columbia.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-1754

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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