Biochemistry

Chem 757.1G Biochemistry

Fall 2002 Semester

Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:15pm; Room 113NE;

(45 Hours lecture; 3 credits)

Properties and reactions of compounds of biological importance. Enzyme kinetics. Biological membranes. DNA replication and repair.

Prerequisite

Two terms of organic chemistry

Course Requirements

Three lecture examinations (25% each); One term paper (25%) 

Syllabus

Fall 2001

Outline - Fall 2001

Chem 57 Biochemistry I

Fall 2002 Semester

Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:15pm; Room 113NE;

Laboratory: Tuesday, 6:25pm - 10:150pm; Room 451NE; Professor Richard Magliozzo

(3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory; 5 credits)

Properties and reactions of compounds of biological importance. Oxygen-transport proteins. Enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. DNA replication, mutation and repair. Transcription and the Genetic Code. Protein biosynthesis. Laboratory work emphasizes basic biochemical skills. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Chemistry 57.1) 

Prerequisite

Chemistry 41 or Biology 17.1; and Chemistry 52.

Course Requirements

Three lecture examinations (20% each); Laboratory reports, quiz and performance (40%). 

Syllabus

Fall 2001

Laboratory Manual

Fall 2001

Chem 57.1 Biochemistry I Lecture

Fall 2002 Semester

Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00pm - 6:15pm; Room 113NE;

(3 hours; 3 credits)
Note: Credit may NOT be counted toward the Chemistry major

This course is the same as Chemistry 57, but without the laboratory work. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Chemistry 57) 

Prerequisite

Chemistry 52 

Course Requirements

Three lecture examinations (25% each); One term paper (25%) 

Syllabus

Fall 2001

Term Paper - Due Tuesday December 4th, 2001

Outline - Fall 2001