The University of St. Thomas

Biochemistry I
Title:Biochemistry I
Course Number:440
College:College of Arts & Sciences
Instructor:Marsh, Thomas C
Time:0935 - 1040
Location:Owens Science Hall St Paul
Room:OWS 250
Credit Hours Start Date End Date Days Available Enrollment Maximum
4 09/03 12/19 M  -  W   -  F 18 27 45
Course Description:
The first course in a two-semester sequence examining the chemistry underlying biological processes. The topics addressed include a review of the properties of aqueous solutions and buffers; the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; an introduction to the properties, reaction kinetics and catalytic mechanism of enzymes; membrane structure and function; qualitative and quantitative models of bioenergetics; and an introduction to metabolic regulation and control featuring carbohydrate metabolism as well as the citric acid cycle. Lecture plus four laboratory hours per week. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C- in CHEM 202