An exploration of the role and function of inorganic elements in living systems, with a focus on metalloproteins, metal ion transport and storage, oxygen transport, and the use of metals and other inorganic elements in medicine. The laboratory component will emphasize modern spectroscopic techniques in bioinorganic chemistry as well as synthetic techniques, scientific writing, and analysis of primary literature. (Not offered 2024-25).

Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 275 or consent of instructor.

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