01:694:301 Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (No longer being offered after Fall 2024)

Prerequisites:  

01:160:307 or (Honors) 01:160:315) 

Course Syllabus:

Fall 2024 -Dr. Villegas
Fall 2024 - Dr. Brill

Topics include:

• Amino Acids and Proteins
• DNA
• Hemoglobin
• Enzyme Kinetics
• Membranes
• Signal Transduction
• Metabolism
• Carbohydrates
• Glycolysis
• Citric Acid Cycle
• Mitochondria
• Glycogen
• Fatty Acid Metabolism
• Biosynthesis of Amino Acids and Nucleotides
• DNA Repair and Replication
• RNA Metabolism
• Protein Metabolism

Course URL:

Canvas

Course Satisfies Learning Goals:  

1. Students should demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge that is needed to begin biomedical research and that is required for post-graduate exams and studies.

2. Students should demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate information about specific biological systems or problems.

3. Students should demonstrate the ability to design experiments and critically analyze data.

Tentative Lecture Schedule:

Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy:  
1. Exams (70%): 3 exams will be administered during the semester as well as a non-cumulative 4^thexam during the university scheduled final exam period.  The exams will consist of multiple choice, fill in the blank, calculation and short answer questions.
2. Quizzes (15%): Quizzes which are meant to be completed alongside lectures.
3. Homework (15%): Homework for each chapter will be graded on completion.

All exams are closed book. All four examinations will be averaged and weighted equally in assigning final grades. In the rare case that you suspect an exam question has not been accurately graded, a request for re-grading will be considered WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER EXAM PAPERS HAVE BEEN RETURNED. In such cases, the entire exam will be regraded so that points may be added or subtracted as appropriate.

Course Materials

Required:

Biochemistry 10th Ed, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto, Jr., and Lubert Stryer 

ISBN10: 1319417485

ISBN 13: 9781319417482

Course Closed?:  If the course is closed, contact Dr. Gabriel Villegas This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a special permission number. 

Faculty

Sections 01 and 02: Dr. Gabriel Villegas This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sections 03: Dr. Steven Brill This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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