BIOCH 609 - Macromolecular Structure Analysis

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

Principles of X-ray crystallography as applied to the study of protein and nucleic acid structure. Practical aspects of diffraction and structure solution are demonstrated by a collaborative study of a suitable small molecule of biological interest. Designed for graduate students. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor. Maximum enrolment of 10 students. Offered in alternate years.