CHEM 360WI Bioinorganic Chemistry
An advanced course that focuses on important topics of inorganic chemistry behind the requirement of biological systems, especially the structure, reactivity and mechanism of biologically related transition metal complexes. Topics include coordination chemistry, bonding models, application of spectroscopy, critical role of metal complexes in biological systems, metalloproteins and functions and other topics of current interest. Laboratory includes experiments that are designed to illustrate the lecture material. Formal scientific papers of research and/or laboratory results will be required. Requisites: CHEM310 and CHEM310L; minimum grade of C. Must be completed prior to taking this course. Offered: Spring Only, Even Year