CHM 4139 Enzyme Chemistry and Biocatalysis
3 units
Chemistry
Faculty of Science
An introduction to chemical processes and catalysis as performed by enzymes, with emphasis on applications in medicinal chemistry and in the development of environmentally sustainable technologies. Topics include enzyme structure, general mechanisms of biocatalysis, enzyme kinetics, enzyme mechanism elucidation, biocatalytic processes in industry and biocatalyst engineering.
Components:
Lecture
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall