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BIOE 135: Biochemistry for Engineers

Units: 4

Characterization of the macromolecules of life from structural and functional standpoints. Explores fundamental concepts of biomolecular structure and function, the properties of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates, the mechanisms for their assembly and function, and the tools/approaches used in their isolation and characterization.

Course Details
Repeatable for Credit: No
Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Upper Division: Crossroads
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Natural Science
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Engineering Science
  • Badge: Scientific Method
  • Badge: Literary and Textual Analysis
  • Badge: Quantitative and Numerical Analysis
  • Badge: Sustainability
  • Badge: Practical and Applied Knowledge

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite: (MATH 021 or equivalent exam) and (CHEM 008 or CHEM 008H) and (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H or equivalent exam) and (PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H or PHYS 019)
Instructor Permission Required: No


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