CHEM 351 - Introduction to Chemical Biology

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

Introduction to chemical strategies used to analyze and manipulate biochemical systems. Topics may include chemical synthesis of biopolymers, protein-small molecule interactions, chemoenzymatic synthesis, enzyme-inhibitor kinetics, assay design, characterization of bioorganic samples, and various chemical biology methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 263 or 265; BIOCH 200. Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 451 cannot take CHEM 351 for credit.

CHEM 405 - Special Topics in Chemistry

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

Prerequisites: a 300- level CHEM course and consent of Instructor; prerequisite courses vary, depending on topic. Course may be repeated for credit, provided there is no duplication of specific topic.

CHEM 669 - Special Topics in Bio-organic Chemistry

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

Advanced discussion of selected topics in modern bio-organic chemistry, drawn from one or more of the following: (1) natural products and secondary metabolism, (2) nucleic acid chemistry, and (3) organic and biophysical carbohydrate chemistry. Other topics appropriate to the category may also be offered. Course may be repeated for credit, provided there is no duplication of specific topic.