2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
    Aug 28, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog

CHEM 458 - Bioorganic Chemistry


This half-semester introduction to modern bioorganic chemistry surveys the chemical synthesis, reactivity, and characterization of nucleic acids, peptides, proteins, and carbohydrates. Emphasis is placed on the use of synthetic methods to model, probe, modify, and control biological systems. Case studies drawn from the current literature highlight recent advances in the field.

Credits: 0.5
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: CHEM 264
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: None
Liberal Arts Practices: None
Core Component: None


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