BIOE 349 (BIOE349)

Catabolism and Fueling Reactions. Comparison of catabolic and anabolic processes and their purpose. Cell energetics and thermodynamics of the fueling process as well as components. Redox potentials and free energy changes. Review of metabolic notation. Review of glycolysis, PP pathway, TCA cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

Introduction to Metabolic Engineering. Includes an definition of metabolic engineering, an explanation of TRY, and some primary challenges in the field.