BIOMG 6300
Principles of Biochemistry, Individualized Instruction
Thirteen units that cover protein structure and function, enzymes, basic metabolic pathways, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and an introduction to recombinant DNA techniques. No formal lectures, auto-tutorial format.
Topics
- Students will be able to discuss and describe in writing: The structure and function of biologically important macromolecules, the general catalytic and regulatory mechanisms of enzymes, the energetics, organization, and regulation of metabolic pathways, the mechanisms underlying DNA replication, DNA repair, transcription and its regulation, and translation (protein synthesis), the techniques used to study proteins, membranes, and nucleic acids.
- Students will be able to think analytically and use quantitative reasoning to solve biochemical problems.
- Students will be able to formulate conclusions based on the analysis of biochemical experimental results.
- Students will be able to recognize that the advancement of knowledge is facilitated by collaboration between individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and beliefs.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
one majors-level biology course, and one year general chemistry, and one of the following courses or their equivalents: CHEM 1570, CHEM 3530, CHEM 3570, CHEM 3590, or permission of instructor.
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- Principles of Biochemistry, Individualized Instruction · 4.0 · Graduate