BIOL 307 Biochemistry

This course covers the structure of biologically important compounds (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and enzymes) and their transformations during metabolism. Topics include: enzyme kinematics, chemical reactions (acid/base, reduction/oxidation, hydrolysis, etc.), protein synthesis and regulation, use and interpretation of biochemical information, and problem-solving in biochemistry. Lab includes biochemical methods and techniques and develops skills with laboratory instruments, data collection, and scientific writing. Intended for biology and biochem majors and chemistry minors.

Prerequisites

CHEM 231: Organic Chemistry I and MATH 115: College Algebra and BIOL 111: General Biology I and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
or MATH 120: Precalculus and CHEM 231: Organic Chemistry I and BIOL 111: General Biology I and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
Note: Enrollment limited to Biology and Biochemistry majors and Chemistry minor, except by instructor permission.

5 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 18, 2018 to present

Learning outcomes

General

Understand biochemical terms and concepts and solve biochemical problems that interpret biological phenomena or data at the upper division level.
Apply experience with laboratory methods, data analysis, and scientific writing skills biochemistry at the level necessary for success in senior undergraduate research.
Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and competency with algebra and statistics at a level appropriate for graduates of a bachelor¿s degree program in biology.
Read and interpret primary scientific literature in biochemistry.
Recall, explain and apply the concepts, knowledge and vocabulary of biochemistry at the level necessary for success in graduate and professional study in this field.
Recognize and apply knowledge of chemical reactions in biochemistry and physiology, including acid/base reactions, reduction-oxidation reactions, hydrolysis, etc.
Understand and explain how Illustrate how amino acids bond together and form larger macromolecules, the principles of protein synthesis and regulation, and be able to predict which biochemical reactions can or cannot take place and understand concepts of enzyme kinetics and catalysis and the effects of inhibitors on enzymatic reactions.
Understand and use the signatory language of biochemists and be able to recognize and use biochemical information in the form of procedures, tabulated data, and explanations.