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| BME 20100 - Biomolecules: Structure, Function, And Engineering Applications |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. Classes of molecules (biomolecules) such as sugars, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids that form the cellular components of living organisms. Explores the chemistry behind the structure and function of these important classes of biological molecules. Hydrogen-bonding, hydrophobic forces, electrostatic interactions along with other weak interactions discussed with reference to their importance in biomolecular systems in an engineering context. Typically offered Fall.
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture Offered By: School of Biomedical Engr Department: Weldon Schl of Biomedical Engr Course Attributes: Lower Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify biomolecules and explain their structure and function. 2. Describe the basic chemistry of biomolecules. 3. Recognize the connection between structure, function, and properties of biomolecules. 4. Explain how biomolecules may be engineered and used in living systems. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Biomedical Engr Prerequisites: (Undergraduate level CHM 11600 Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level CHM 12600 Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level CHM 12400 Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level CHM 13600 Minimum Grade of C-) and Undergraduate level BIOL 23000 Minimum Grade of D- [may be taken concurrently] |
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