CHEM-4444: Bioinorganic Chemistry
Description: Principles underpinning the study of metal ions in biological systems. Review of basic coordination chemistry. Evolution of the distribution of metal ions in biology. Uptake of metal ions from the environment into living organisms. Regulation of metal ion concentrations in cells. Central functions of metal ions in biological systems including modulation of structure, electron transfer reactions, substrate binding and activation, and selective transfer of atoms and groups. Roles of biopolymers in the binding, regulation, and function of metal ions. Physical methods of analysis relevant to bioinorganic chemical research questions. Senior standing.
Pathways: N/A
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 2
Average GPA: 3.90 (A)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 81.25%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%
| Joseph S Merola | 2023 | 93.8% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.90 | 2 |