Academic Catalog

PBP-5002 Biochemistry & Genetics

This course will begin by looking at the major classes of biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Students will examine the metabolic pathways of life, including the anabolic and catabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, amino acids, and nucleic acids.  Enzyme structure and function will be discussed as they are important necessary components of any metabolic pathways and human diseases.

Credits

3