| TERM: | 2021-22 Fall |
| COURSE NUMBER: |
BIOL 470 |
| COURSE TITLE: |
Biochemistry I |
| NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr Annerieke Wolmarans (lecture), Dr Rebecca Mercier (lab) |
| CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 3) |
| CALENDAR DESCRIPTION: |
This course is designed to introduce students to biochemistry.
The focus of the lectures is on the structure and function of
the chemical constituents of living organisms. The lectures
cover such topics as the energetics of biochemical reactions,
amino acids and peptides, protein structure and function,
enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, carbohydrates and carbohydrate
metabolism.
Same as CHEM 400.
Prerequisites: CHEM 351 |
| REQUIRED MATERIALS: |
- Berg J.M., Tymoczko J.L., Stryer L., Biochemistry - Looseleaf. 9th ISBN: 9781319114800, Optional,
Helpful to Complete Assignments
- Lab coat and safety glasses (available from The King’s University bookstore)
- Notebook
- Sharpie pen (fine tip)
- Calculator
- Laptop (when instructed)
- Laboratory manual (only available on Moodle): Biol 470/Chem 400, Biochemistry I, Laboratory Manual 2021, The King’s University
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| MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
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| Assignments | 12% |
| Midterm I |
20% |
| Midterm II |
20% |
| Final Exam |
20% |
| Reflections | 4% | | Attendance/Participation | 2% |
| Laboratory Mark |
22% |
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100% |
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| COURSE OBJECTIVES: |
It is the aim of the course that students acquire the following skills:
- Understand the chemistry of important biological macromolecules.
- Understand the principles of enzymatic activities and analysis.
- Comprehend various metabolic pathways and appreciate its complexity, network and proper regulation.
- Apply basic techniques used in biochemistry, then analyze and interpret biochemical data to arrive to a conclusion.
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| LECTURE OUTLINE: |
- Nucleic Acids
- Amino Acids - Protein Composition and Structure
- Exploring Proteins and Proteomics
- Hemoglobin
- Enzymes: Basic Concepts
- Enzyme Kinetics
- Enzyme Catalytic Strategies
- Enzyme Regulatory Strategies
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Cell Membranes
- Membrane Channels and Pumps
- Metabolism: Basic Concepts and Design
- Glycolysis & Gluconeogenesis
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