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CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits)

Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)

Overview

Chemistry : This course will cover biologically relevant molecules, particularly nucleic acids, proteins, and their building blocks. In each case, synthesis and biological functions will be discussed. The topics include synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides; chemistry of phosphates; enzyme structure and function; coenzymes, and enzyme catalysis; polyketides; antiviral and anticancer agents.

Terms: Winter 2025

Instructors: Thibodeaux, Christopher; Wahba, Alexander Sean; Mittermaier, Anthony (Winter)

  • Winter

  • Prerequisite: CHEM 302

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CHEM 402.

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