Biochemistry II (CHEM 308)

Term: 2026-2027 - Spring

Faculty

Clifford AgyeiShow MyInfo popup for Clifford Agyei

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/19/2027 - 5/12/2027) Location: MAIN

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-307 with a grade of C- or better. Corequisite: CHEM-308L.