CHEM4465 · Chemistry
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course is an accelerated one-semester survey of the basic principles of biochemistry emphasizing a broad understanding of the chemical events in living systems. Although the course is an introduction to biochemistry, prior proficiency in general and organic chemistry is required. Topics will include structure and function of biological molecules, including proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and biological membranes. Also covered in the course will be bioenergetics, metabolism and photosynthesis. Experimental methods will also be discussed as they relate to course topics. This course fulfills the biochemistry requirement for the Chemistry major.
Course experience
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Organization
4.2 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.7 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.6 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.2 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4.5
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
3 sectionsFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2021
3 sectionsFall 2020
1 section