BMEE 6352 Introduction to Biochemistry and Microbiology
This course introduces basic principles of biochemistry and microbiology. The interactive classroom lectures and post-lecture activities enable the students enrolled in this class to understand the basic structure and functions of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates by exploring key metabolic pathways in cell growth, maintenance, and death. The concepts of enzyme kinetics, gene expression, and regulation will be discussed. Furthermore, this course discusses taxonomic grouping and evolutionary relationships of microbes, their physiological characteristics, and environmental factors which influence their growth and survival. The relationship of microbial processes in the onset and control of diseases, and underlying principles involved in the methods to control microbial growth will also be discussed.
Prerequisite
Graduate standing.
Offered
As scheduled