Biochemistry II (CHEM 308)

Term: 2019-2020 Fall Term

Faculty

Alyssa A LeystraShow MyInfo popup for Alyssa A Leystra

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Kelly Elizabeth ButlerShow MyInfo popup for Kelly Elizabeth Butler

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM (8/26/2019 - 12/13/2019) Location: MAIN SJ 245

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.