CHM2205 Bioinorganic Chemistry

Metal ions are essential for life. This course will examine the biologically important metal ions and their metal binding sites, with a more in-depth look at several key metalloenzymes and the functional role of the metal ions therein.

Course Objectives
By the end of the course students should be able:

• To identify metal ions (and other inorganic ions) essential for life 
• To Explain roles of different metal ions in life molecules

Expected Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course unit, the students should be able understand the:

• Mode of binding of metal ions to biologically important molecules
• Mode of action of the metal ions in the biological systems
• Metal ion transport and storage in biological systems
• Electron transfer in biological systems
• Oxygen transport and transfer in biological systems
• Nitrogen cycle, nitrogen fixation, nitrification and denitrification