Structure and function of biologically important molecules and their role(s) in life processes. Protein conformation, enzymatic mechanism, nucleic acid conformation, and special topics will be analyzed. Prior completion of BIOL 150 is highly recommended. The 4-hour laboratory emphasizes spectrophotometry, enzyme purification and kinetics. Students will also complete a project using a variety of molecular biology and biochemical techniques. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in CHEM-220 and CHEM-230. (One course.)