CHM 117 Introduction to Biological Chemistry
revised 02/03/2010 08:39 PM

Course Description
This course is a one-quarter introduction to biological chemistry primarily for students who intend to pursue careers in allied health fields and other applied sciences. Major topics include (1) the structure and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids; and (2) protein synthesis, metabolic pathways, and biological energy production.

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Prerequisites
CHM 116 or equivalent

Entrance Skills / Exit Skills Gained from Prerequisite/Corequisite Course(s)
For major organic functional group compounds, student must be able to:
1. describe and predict molecular structure.
2. name simple organic molecules.
3. predict chemical and physical properties.

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