5.75
Chemical Glycobiology
Introduces the chemistry and biology of glycans, glycoproteins, glycolipids, and polysaccharides, with emphasis on structure¿function relationships, biosynthetic pathways, analytical methods, and roles in health and disease. Provides foundational knowledge in the field, develops analytical skills to identify research gaps, and uses discussion and conversation to spark creative new ideas.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: ( 5.07[J] and 5.13 ) or permission of instructor G (Spring; first half of term) 2-0-4 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027