CHEM236

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to recognize and draw the structure and state the nature of the biochemicals important to life (carbohydrates, lipids and proteins), describe in detail the metabolic pathways that generate them and release energy from them. The student will also be able to describe and draw the structure of the gene molecules (RNA & DNA) and describe their metabolism and their role in protein synthesis. Basic concepts will be reinforced with appropriate laboratory experiences. (Prerequisite: CHEM 136 or CHEM 235 or CHEM 203 or equivalent)