Oct 19, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

CHM 53300 - Introductory Biochemistry



A rigorous one-semester introduction to biochemistry.

Preparation for Course
P: CHM 25600 or 26200.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.    To provide students a basic understanding of the structure and function of the major types of biomolecules.
2.    To introduce students to mechanistic and kinetic aspects of biocatalysis.
3.    To introduce students to DNA-based technologies such as DNA cloning and genetic engineering.
4.    To introduce students to the biochemical literature including a variety of available online databases.