Texas A&M International University

CHEM 3451

Biochemistry I

Four semester hours (SP)

An introduction to modern biochemistry using fundamental chemical principles. Topics covered include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, bioenergetics, enzymology, and metabolism, with an emphasis on interrelationships between metabolic pathways and regulation. Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 and CHEM 2423 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with BIOL 3451. Credit cannot be given for both BIOL 3451 and CHEM 3451. Laboratory fee: $30.00.