BIOL 206 Introductory Biochemistry provides an introduction to biochemistry including protein structure and function, and representative catabolic and anabolic pathways. Topics covered include water, enzyme kinetics and enzyme structure and function. Experimental techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology are also introduced.
Prerequisites: BIOL 104 and BIOL 106 both with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Compare the structure and function of four major classes of biological molecules
- Track energy involved in important biological reactions
- Evaluate the role of enzymes and regulator pathways
- Explain the major metabolic pathways and predict consequences of disturbing these pathways
- Describe the biosynthesis pathways of biological molecules
- Safely perform commonly used biochemical and microbiological techniques
- Follow and explain protocols in both dry and wet biochemistry laboratory settings
Teaching and Learning Approach
The lectures in this course focus on the introduction of concepts and practice in problem-solving strategies.
Students are encouraged to enrich the class by asking questions and offering examples.
The lab provides opportunities to develop hands-on skills and to reinforce the problem-solving strategies
introduced in the lecture.Learning Resources
Required:
Nelson, D. & Cox, M (2017). Principles of Biochemistry (8th ed.). New York, NY: W.H. Freeman and Company.
Da Costa, J. (2017). Biochemistry 2017 Laboratory Manual, 2017. Castlegar, BC: Selkirk College.
University Laboratory Notebook
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Introduction and Water
2. 2. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
3. 3. Enzymes
4. 4. Carbohydrates
5.
5. Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
6. 6. Lipids
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7. Glycolysis
8. 8. Citric acid cycle
9. 9. Oxidative phosphorylation
10. 10. Carbohydrate biosynthesis in plants
11. 11. Fatty Acid Catabolism
12. 12. Lipid Biosynthesis
13. 13. Integration of Mammalian Metabolism
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Term Project | 1-5 | 10% |
| Quizzes | 1-5 | 10% |
| Midterm Tests (2 @ 15%) | 1-5 | 30% |
| Final Exam | 1-7 | 30% |
| Lab | 6-7 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.