Chemical Biology (CHEM2052)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
3L3C
Incompatible
CHEM2041 or CHEM2001
Prerequisite
CHEM1200, CHEM1010 or CHEM1030(CHEM1100 or CHEM1020) + (CHEM1200, CHEM1030 or CHEM1010)
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL1020
Assessment methods
Assignment, In-Class Quizzes, Mid-Semester and End of Semester Examinations.
Course enquiries
Dr Philip Sharpe
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
BIOC2052 will replace CHEM2052 from 2023 onwards.
This course focuses on the application of principles of inorganic & organic chemistry to the understanding of biological function at the molecular level. Topics covered will include functional group chemistry in a biological setting, mechanistic enzymology, chemistry of coenzymes & vitamins, chemistry of biosynthetic pathways, computational & spectroscopic methods in chemical biology, metal ion acquisition & speciation in biological systems, metallo-proteins, role of metal ions in disease states. This is a key course for those undertaking the Chemical Biology stream of the Chemical Sciences dual major & for students wishing to continue with Chemistry that is relevant to Biological & Biomedical Sciences.