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BIOL_SCI 301-0 : Principles of Biochemistry

Description

This class is an introductory level biochemistry course. It covers basic topics such as macromolecular structure and function of biologically relevant macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids), membrane structure, membrane transport, signal transduction, chemical logic in metabolic transformations, and carbohydrate metabolism. The course strongly emphasizes conceptual understanding and offers extensive student-teacher interaction. Active participation in all course elements is encouraged and advantageous as students are expected to move past memorization of facts to a fully interconnected and integrated understanding that allows students to apply their knowledge to solve complex problems. This course will equip students preparing for the MCAT.

Registration Requirements: Prerequisites: Students must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, CHEM 210-1 or CHEM 212-1 or CHEM 215-1.

Class Materials (Required): Biochemistry, 9th Edition, Lubert Stryer; Jeremy Berg; John Tymoczko; Gregory Gatto, 2019, ISBN: 9781319114671.

VISITING STUDENTS: Visiting Students must get Department permission to take this course by submitting a transcript to show prerequisites have been met. Details will be given at time of registration, so please register early to allow time for this process.

Additional Information:

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for all summer courses is April 8, 2024 through June 16, 2024, even for classes that begin later in the summer.