(Offered as CHEM 330 and BIOL 330) What are the molecular underpinnings of processes central to life? We will explore the chemical and structural properties of biological molecules and learn the logic used by the cell to build complex structures from a few basic raw materials. Some of these complex structures have evolved to catalyze chemical reactions with an enormous degree of selectivity and specificity, and we seek to discover these enzymatic strategies.
(Offered as CHEM 330 and BIOL 330) What are the molecular underpinnings of processes central to life? We will explore the chemical and structural properties of biological molecules and learn the logic used by the cell to build complex structures from a few basic raw materials. Some of these complex structures have evolved to catalyze chemical reactions with an enormous degree of selectivity and specificity, and we seek to discover these enzymatic strategies.
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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: SEE CHEM 231
SEE CHEM 231
How to handle overenrollment: See CHEM 231
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: SEE CHEM 231
SEE CHEM 231
How to handle overenrollment: See CHEM 231
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: SEE CHEM 231
SEE CHEM 231
How to handle overenrollment: See CHEM 231
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: SEE CHEM 231
SEE CHEM 231
How to handle overenrollment: See CHEM 231
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: SEE CHEM 231
A continuation of CHEM 221. The second semester of the organic chemistry course first examines the chemistry of aromatic derivatives and then in considerable detail the chemistry of the carbonyl group and some classic methods of organic synthesis. Periodically, examples will be chosen from recent articles in the chemical, biochemical, and biomedical literature. The laboratory experiments illustrate both fundamental synthetic procedures and some elementary mechanistic investigations. Four hours of class and three and a half hours of laboratory per week.
A continuation of CHEM 221. The second semester of the organic chemistry course first examines the chemistry of aromatic derivatives and then in considerable detail the chemistry of the carbonyl group and some classic methods of organic synthesis. Periodically, examples will be chosen from recent articles in the chemical, biochemical, and biomedical literature. The laboratory experiments illustrate both fundamental synthetic procedures and some elementary mechanistic investigations. Four hours of class and three and a half hours of laboratory per week.
