Biochemistry II (CHEM 308)

Term: 2011-2012 Spring Term

Faculty

Sheldon MillerShow MyInfo popup for Sheldon Miller

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Kelly Elizabeth ButlerShow MyInfo popup for Kelly Elizabeth Butler

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (1/16/2012 - 5/9/2012) Location: MAIN MH 224

Description

The second semester of a 2-semester introductory biochemistry course. The semester focuses on metabolism, its regulation and metabolic disorders. Topics include: glycolysis and hexose monophosphate pathways; glycogen synthesis and breakdown; gluconeogenesis; tricarboxylic acid cycle; oxidative phosphorylation; lipid metabolism; amino acid metabolism; comparison of metabolism in various tissues of mammals and photosynthesis. 3 hours per week. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: CHEM-216 with a grade of C- or better. Corequisite: CHEM-308L.