This elective course provides a detailed study of biological molecules including their structure, properties, nomenclature, and function. The course will also investigate the role these molecules have in metabolic reactions, equilibria and other biological processes. Laboratory investigations will emphasize methods of separating and identifying biomolecules and their components.
Prerequisites: General Chemistry II. Student may opt to take this course for either Biology or Chemistry credit. It is also a prerequisite for Molecular and Cellular Biology.