AUBIO 380 - Biochemistry: Proteins, Enzymes and Energy

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The structure and function of proteins and enzymes and the structure, function and metabolism of carbohydrates. The structure and function of lipids, nucleic acids, and amino acids are introduced. The course focuses on how enzymes catalyze the oxidation of carbohydrates and how the cell conserves this energy in a useful chemical form. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111 and AUCHE 250. Note: Formerly part of AUBIO 280 (2021).

AUBIO 411 - History and Theory of Biology

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This is the capstone course for the Augustana Biology degree program and as such is designed to foster students' reflection on their biology degree program. An overview of historical progression in the biological sciences and their associated development in relation to prevailing philosophical, social, and cultural contexts act as the prompt for student reflection. Prerequisites: AUBIO 338, one of AUBIO 323, 374, 394, 395; fourth-year standing.

AUBIO 381 - Biochemistry: Intermediary Metabolism

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids at the level of the cell and organs. Prerequisites: AUBIO 380.