Chemistry and Biochemistry Course Updates

CHEM 259, Special Topics in Organic Chemistry

Fall 2016, Topic: Introduction to Glycoscience

Instructors: Professor Kamil Godula and Jeffrey Esko

The primary aim is to provide an overview of fundamental facts, concepts, and methods in glycoscience. The course is structured around major themes in the field starting from basic understanding of structure and molecular interactions of carbohydrates, to the mechanisms of their biological functions in normal and disease states, to their applications in materials science and energy generation. This is a lecture course geared to introduce undergraduates and graduate students with limited prior exposure to the field, supported by selected readings and class notes. Grading is based on regular attendance, class participation, and final exam. Reading assignments from Introduction to Glycobiology, 3rd Edition, Taylor, M. E. and Drickamer, K. 2011 Oxford University Press, Oxford and Essentials of Glycobiology, available online at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1908/).

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry sequence and Biochemistry are required. Additionally, one course in either General Biology, Molecular Biology, or Cell Biology is strongly encouraged. Or, advance approval by instructors.