Chemical Biology (CHEM2052)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
CHEM2041 or CHEM2001
Prerequisite
CHEM1200, CHEM1010 or CHEM1030
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL1020
Assessment methods
Assignment, Presentation, In-Class Quizes, Final Examination
Course enquiries
Dr Joanne Blanchfield
Course description
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.