CHEM 432 A: Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry

Fundamental aspects of the structure, function, and synthesis of biological molecules. Enzyme mechanisms with an emphasis on cofactor-dependent and redox catalysis, and applications of biological catalysts in organic synthesis. Biological synthesis of complex organic molecules. Application of chemical methods to the study of biological processes. Prerequisite: either CHEM 239, CHEM 259, or B CHEM 239; and CHEM 242 or CHEM 262. Offered: Sp.