Biochemistry I/II
This course systematically survey the physical methods used in the investigation of biological systems, the models and underlying theory developed to account for observed behavior. The physical and chemical properties of amino acids, peptides, proteins, purines, pyrimidines, nucleic acids, and lipids will be examined from a spectroscopic, thermodynamic and kinetic viewpoint. Topics may include structure and function of biomolecules, metabolism (catabolism and anabolism), photosynthesis and recombinant DNA technologies. More specifically, this course may illustrate the basic principles through the biochemistry of contractile systems, active transport, drug metabolism, and neurochemistry.
