Introduction to Glycoscience 

CHEM142, CHEM242 | Every Fall Quarter | Time: 3:30pm-4:50pm
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
First day: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Location: Pepper Canyon Hall, Room 109
Co-Directors: Kamil Godula and Jeffrey Esko
Units: 4

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.

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.