Fundamentals of Biochemistry

4 credits · Undergraduate credit

This course is designed to serve as an introduction to biochemistry for students intending to pursue the BS concentration in biochemistry and for others who are interested in gaining an overview of the fundamental chemistry underlying cellular functions. The material includes an introduction to the structures of biological macromolecules and an overview of the fundamental cellular processes associated with metabolism, biosynthesis, and replication. It is taught from a chemical perspective with an emphasis of understanding biochemical phenomena through chemical structure and mechanism.