This course explores the roles of essential biological molecules such as amino acids, nucleotides, vitamins, and so forth. Subsequently, the course targets investigating macro structures formed of basic biological molecules. Students will examine the structure of proteins and nucleic acids in association with their function, their binding to other molecules.  In addition, numerous cellular events linked to nucleic acids will be covered in detail. Also, the course aims to give insight into metabolism. Accordingly, principles of carbohydrate metabolism are examined from thermodynamic and regulatory perspectives.

The primary purpose of this course is to give a full understanding of biochemistry by completing topics covered in BIO323.  Our first aim is to study enzymes that exhibit paramount significance in biological systems. Also, inhibition modes of these macro structures will be covered in detail. The course will also teach the metabolism of nucleotides, lipids together with amino acids with the purpose of completing the basic understandings of metabolism. Next, analytical methods frequently employed in biochemical studies will be discussed. Lastly, the principles of protein and nucleic acid interaction will be covered in the scope of this course.

The aim of this course is to expand topics covered in BIO324. Accordingly, the materials of the class will be divided into two sections. The first section of the class, which is mainly devoted to proteins and peptides, will cover the structures, synthesis, and folding of these macromolecules. This section will be completed upon covering artificial peptide systems. Subsequently, the second chapter will include topics on the mode of action of enzymes, ranging from co-factors, enzyme inhibitors and artificial enzymes.