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CHEM 351

BIOCHEMISTRY

Course Hours: 3

An introduction to the chemistry of biological compounds. A systematic study of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids and their components is presented. Metabolism of biological compounds is studied, as are the interrelations among the carbon, nitrogen and energy cycles. Lectures three hours per week.

Prerequisites: CHEM 232 and 232L.