| TERM: |
2021-22 Fall |
| COURSE NUMBER: |
CHEM 400 |
| 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 BIOL 470.
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
|
| MARK
DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
|
| Assignments |
12% |
| Midterm I |
20% |
| Midterm II |
20% |
| Final Exam |
20% |
| Reflections |
4% |
| Attendance/Participation |
2% |
| Laboratory Mark |
22% |
|
|
|
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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