Sulfur and Nitrogen CyclesExplores the environmental significance of sulfur and nitrogen cycles, including key microbial processes and organisms involved.
Nitrogen fixationExplores nitrogen fixation, the incorporation of atmospheric nitrogen into biomass by organisms, and the strategies used to cope with oxygen toxicity.
Chemistry of Amino AcidsCovers the organization of the course, protein structure, molecular interactions, and the significance of pH and functional groups.
Hydropathicity and Amino AcidsExplores hydropathicity, amino acids, and their interaction with water, including measuring hydrophobicity and properties of common amino acids.
Protein Synthesis: TranslationExplains protein synthesis through translation, covering ribosomes, tRNA, amino acids, genetic code accuracy, and translation stages.
Metabolism 1: General OverviewCovers carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism, insulin-receptor interaction, fat storage, and blood glucose control.