Description

The relationships between structure and function in biological molecules will be illustrated in detail. The course covers the structure of proteins; techniques used to study proteins; contractile proteins and immunoglobulins as illustrations of protein function; enzyme catalysis' kinetics and regulation; structural carbohydrates and glycobiology; the structure of lipids; biological membranes and mechanisms of transport; molecular mechanisms in biosignalling.


Notes

Students with grades of less than B- in prerequisite courses require consent of department. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in BC2030 and BC2050.


Requisites

  • Complete the following:
    • BC2000 - Introductory Biochemistry (3)
    • CH1020 - Introductory University Chemistry II (3)
    • CH2630 - Organic Chemistry II (3)

Course Outlines

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A3
Jan 2019 - Apr,
2019
Amar B
A3
Jan 2018 - Apr,
2018
Johnson P
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