CHEM 2211A/B

INORGANIC ELEMENTS IN LIFE

0.50 credits

A discussion of the diverse roles of inorganic elements in the chemistry of life processes, with an emphasis on the chemistry of hydrogen, oxygen, and the cations of Groups 1 and 2. Bioenergetic processes, biomineralization and photosynthesis. The uptake, transport and storage of iron.

Prerequisites & course information

Antirequisite(s): Chemistry 2271A . Prerequisite(s): ( Chemistry 1301A/B and Chemistry 1302A/B ) or ( Chemistry 1301A/B and Integrated Science 1001X ). (Grade 12U Biology or a Year 1 University Biology course is highly recommended as preparation for this course.) Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Course Weight: 0.50

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026-2027