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Jun 13, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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BI 340 Biochemistry
(4 Credits)
This course provides an in-depth study of the principles of biochemistry pertaining to molecular interactions that govern biological processes in living organisms. Classroom discussions will focus on structure/function relationships of the major classes of biomolecules with an emphasis on proteins, including non-enzymatic and enzymatic protein function, kinetics, and regulation. The major metabolic pathways and the regulation of these pathways will also be examined as well as the thermodynamic principles governing molecular stability, interaction, assembly, and energy flow within the cell. The genetic foundations of biochemistry will be explored to demonstrate information transfer and storage, as well as to elucidate molecular mechanisms underlying human disease.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours weekly. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite: BI 101 , BI 102 , CH 101 /CH 111 , and CH 102 /CH 112 ; or written permission of the instructor and Department Chair. CH 201 , CH 202 are recommended.
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