Special Topics - Biochemistry

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Amino acids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and biomembranes. Emphasis on rational drug design and biomolecular engineering. Topics will include incorporation of synthetic amino acids, catalytic antibodies, catalytic properties of rRNA, biosynthesis and mechanisms of action of selected natural products, functional models of biopolymers, drug delivery. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry or equivalent and Biochemistry or permission of instructor. Spring.