CHEM 113 Biological Chemistry

Continuation of CHEM 112. Topics include: introduction to biochemistry; structural and chemical characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins and nucleic acids; biochemical energy production; carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism. Lab included. Prerequisite: CHEM 112. (NSL)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Classify carbohydrates, memorize structures of monosaccharides, and describe how monosaccharides react.
2. Describe structural polysaccharides. 1. Presentation of lecture based on text 2. Use of Internet-based learning activities.
3. Describe lipid formation.
4. Describe formation and characteristics of proteins.
5. Perform various lab techniques.