— Introduction to Enzymology

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Principles of physical, chemical and catalytic properties of enzymes and their importance. Purification, characterization, and quantitative evaluation of reaction conditions on activity are stressed. Specificity and mechanism of action illustrated by use of selected enzymes. (Former course BCP 123.) Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). FST 123 — Introduction to Enzymology (3 units) Course Description: Principles of physical, chemical and catalytic properties of enzymes and their importance. Purification, characterization, and quantitative evaluation of reaction conditions on activity are stressed. Specificity and mechanism of action illustrated by use of selected enzymes. (Former course BCP 123.) Prerequisite(s): ( BIS 102 or BIS 102V ); BIS 103 . Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). FST 123 — Introduction to Enzymology (3 units) Course Description: Principles of physical, chemical and catalytic properties of enzymes and their importance. Purification, characterization, and quantitative evaluation of reaction conditions on activity are stressed. Specificity and mechanism of action illustrated by use of selected enzymes. (Former course BCP 123.) Prerequisite(s): ( BIS 102 or BIS 102V ); BIS 103 . Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.