(BR): Introductory Biochemistry (Brantford)

Position Summary

In this course, the principles of biochemistry are introduced with a chemical emphasis.

Topics Covered

the chemistry of water and biologically relevant aqueous solutions; structure of biomolecules and biopolymers (amino acids, peptides and proteins, nucleotides, DNA and RNA, carbohydrates and polysaccharides, lipids and biomembranes); introduction to enzymes and coenzymes.

Qualifications

• Academic Degree: Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a cognate discipline (additional qualifications see Other).
• Discipline: Chemistry, Biochemistry or a cognate discipline.
• Areas of specialization: (not specified).
• Professional designation: (not specified).
• Other: (i) PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a cognate discipline; (ii) a Master’s Degree plus PhD in progress in these disciplines along with a Laurier University Teaching Certificate (or equivalent recognized teaching credential) and...