CHEM5621 (Principles of Chemical Biology) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Explores the use of natural and unnatural small-molecule chemical tools to probe macromolecules, including affinity labeling and click chemistry. Covers nucleic acid sequencing technologies and solid-phase synthesis of nucleic acids and peptides. Discusses in-vitro selection techniques, aptamers, and quantitative issues in library construction. Uses molecular visualization software tools to investigate structures of macromolecules. Intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students.
Data updated October 2026.