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.

Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 275 or consent of instructor.

1 unit — Bowman

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2026	Block 7	Bioinorganic Chemistry	Amanda Bowman	TBA	12 / 12	04/21/2025