Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is PBIO 112: Preparatory Biochemistry. This introductory course is designed to provide a solid foundation in basic biochemistry for pre-medical students and students entering the allied health sciences.

Course Description

The course begins with a brief survey of the principles of organic chemistry, including functional groups, acidity, basicity, stereochemistry, and chirality of organic molecules. This is followed by a comprehensive survey of biochemistry with emphasis on the structure and function of biomolecules, including:

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Enzymes
• Neurotransmitters
• Hormones
• Nucleotides The course also provides an introduction to metabolic pathways and bioenergetics.

Prerequisite Courses

The prerequisite course for PBIO 112 is:

• PCHE 101: Preparatory Chemistry I

Program Details

• Credits: 3
• Department: Chemistry