Individual Course
Principles of Biochemistry
Course Length
15 weeks
4-6 hours per week
Featuring faculty from:
Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences
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Certificate Price:
$ 299
Enroll as Individual
Certificate Price:
$ 299
This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.
Principles of Biochemistry integrates an introduction to the structure of macromolecules and a biochemical approach to cellular function. Topics addressing protein function will include enzyme kinetics, the characterization of major metabolic pathways and their interconnection into tightly regulated networks, and the manipulation of enzymes and pathways with mutations or drugs. An exploration of simple cells (red blood cells) to more complex tissues (muscle and liver) will be used as a framework to discuss the progression in metabolic complexity. Learners will also develop problem-solving and analytical skills that are more generally applicable to the life sciences.
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- Learning Outcome
Understand the structure and function of the chemical building blocks of life
- Learning Outcome
Learn how to navigate protein structures using PyMOL
- Learning Outcome
Understand the central role of enzymes in catalyzing the reactions of life
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Faculty
Your Instructor
Rachelle Gaudet
Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University Read Rachelle Gaudet's full bio .
Your Instructor
Alain Viel
Director of Undergraduate Research and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology,Harvard University
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