DNA, proteins and carbohydrates represent three classes of essential biomolecules present in all biological systems. This unit will cover the structure, reactivity and properties of biomolecules and the building blocks from which these molecules are assembled. Interactions between biomolecules and metalions, small molecules and other biomolecules will be covered and the chemical tools for studying biomolecules highlighted. The design and synthesis of small molecules which mimic the functions of biomolecules will also be illustrated.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | CHEM3110 |
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Academic unit | Chemistry Academic Operations |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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CHEM3910 |
Prerequisites
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[(CHEM2401 or CHEM2911 or CHEM2915) AND (CHEM2402 or CHEM2912 or CHEM2916)] OR (CHEM2521 or CHEM2921 or CHEM2991) |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Girish Lakhwani, girish.lakhwani@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Ronald Clarke, ronald.clarke@sydney.edu.au |