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CS92PROD
Metals in Biochemistry
MB&B 364
Spring 2026
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: MB&B 564

Approximately one third of all proteins are metalloproteins. This course covers how metal ions and cofactors are employed by biological systems, with a focus on metalloproteins and enzymes. Students will learn how metals interact with macromolecules and modern experimental methods used to study the structural, chemical, and physical properties of metalloproteins. Current literature from the field of bioinorganic chemistry will be discussed.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: MB&B208 AND CHEM141 AND CHEM142
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)(Molecular Biophysics Minor)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

Last Updated on JUN-30-2025
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