CHEM 310 - Biochemistry

3 Credits
The fundamentals of biochemistry will be presented, emphasizing a broad understanding of chemical events in living systems in terms of metabolism and structure-function relationships of lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. An understanding of the metabolic basis of disease and relevance to human physiology and medicine is highlighted.

Grade Note(s): All CHEM prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion. All CHEM prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 354 and BIOL 354L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 310L
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM 255 and CHEM 255L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Evaluate the basic concepts of enzyme kinetics and regulation.
2. Interpret the concepts of recombinant DNA.
3. Assess the basic concepts of metabolism.
4. Analyze the components and structures of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
5. Compare DNA and RNA.
6. Summarize the pathways in aerobic cellular respiration and in photosynthesis.
7. Summarize the synthesis and regulation of proteins.
8. Interpret the concepts of recombinant DNA techniques.