Principles of Biochemistry: Proteins, Metabolism, and Molecular Biology

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• After taking BIOMG 3350, students should be able to: Discuss and/or describe in writing: The structure and function of biologically important macromolecules, general catalytic and regulatory mechanisms of enzymes, the energetics and organization of metabolic pathways, the mechanisms underlying gene expression (transcription), protein synthesis (translation), DNA replication, DNA repair, and DNA recombination.
• Think analytically and use quantitative reasoning to solve biochemical problems.
• Formulate conclusions based on the analysis of biochemical experimental results.
• Establish foundations to understand concurrent progresses in biology and medicine.
• Students should recognize that the advancement of sciences is contributed by collaborative work from a wide variety of backgrounds and beliefs.
• After taking BIOMG 3350, students should be able to: Discuss and/or describe in writing: The structure and function of biologically important macromolecules, general catalytic and regulatory mechanisms of enzymes, the energetics and organization of metabolic pathways, the mechanisms underlying gene expression (transcription), protein synthesis (translation), DNA replication, DNA repair, and DNA recombination.

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