CHEM 91: Exploring Chemical Research at Stanford

Department faculty describe their cutting-edge research and its applications.

CHEM 141: The Chemical Principles of Life I

This course examines biological science through the lens of chemistry. Students will gain a qualitative and quantitative understanding of the molecular logic of cellular processes, which include expression and transmission of the genetic code, enzyme kinetics, biosynthesis, energy storage and consumption, membrane transport, and signal transduction. Connections to foundational principles of chemistry will be made through structure-function analyses of biological molecules. Integrated lessons in structural, mechanistic, and physical chemistry will underscore how molecular science and molecular innovation have impacted biology and medicine.