CHEM 304 - Structural Biology

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4NS

This course will focus on modern physical methods used to elucidate the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids. Principles of contemporary experimental techniques, such as x-ray diffraction and nuclear magnetic resonance, will be covered, along with some computational approaches, with an aim toward reading the current published literature and understanding structure-function relationships of different classes of biological molecules. Enrollment limit: 30.
Instructor: M. Mehta
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites and Notes: C- or better in BIOL 213 and in PHYS 104 or 111 and consent of instructor.