Instructor(s)
Prof. Sarah O’Connor
MIT Course Number
5.451
As Taught In
Fall 2005
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
5.451 is a half-semester introduction to natural product biosynthetic pathways. The course covers the assembly of complex polyketide, peptide, terpene and alkaloid structures. Discussion topics include chemical and biochemical strategies used to elucidate natural product pathways.