Christian Brothers University
CHEM 312 Departmental Syllabus
BIOCHEMISTRY

Catalog Data Introduction to the chemistry and metabolism of biologically important amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, including enzyme systems, vitamins, hormones and nucleic acids. Offered in the Fall semester, One semester, three credits
Prerequisite: CHEM 212 and CHEM 212L.
Textbooks Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, David Nelson and Michael Cox, 3rd Ed.
Prerequisite (by topics):  
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Topic Sections Classes
The Scope of Biochemistry    
The matrix of life, etc    
The energetics of life    
Nucleic acids    
Proteins    
Protein structure, function    
Carbohydrates    
Lipids    
Enzymes    
Glycolysis    
Citric acid cycle    
Pentose phosphate pathway    
Electron transport    
Oxidative phosphorylation    
Gluconneogenesis    
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Review for Final  
Total 42
Final Exam  
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Coordinator Dr. Marguerite B. Cooper
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