Molecular & Cellular Biology 581 - Chemical Biology

This course describes how the principles and techniques of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry can be used to study proteins, nucleic acids, and sugars. Methods for their synthesis, purification, and chemical manipulations will be discussed, focusing on the application of chemical approaches to studying biological questions. For each topic, appropriate bioanalytical techniques will be emphasized.

UG Chem261/262 or 255/266 w/C-