CHEM 3730/BIOL 3130 provides a comprehensive introduction to biochemistry, beginning with chemical bonding and the properties of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. The course then explores enzyme mechanisms, classification, and kinetics, including Michaelis–Menten parameters, the Lineweaver–Burk plot, and modes of inhibition. Students will examine acids, bases, pH, and the role of buffers—both chemical and physiological—in maintaining cellular homeostasis. The structure and function of carbohydrates and lipids are also covered, with emphasis on their roles in biological systems. Finally, the course addresses nucleic acids and the processes of transcription and translation, providing a foundation for understanding the molecular basis of life.
- Teacher: Salah Khan