CHEM 481
Biochemistry.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
First-semester biochemistry. Molecular components of cells, chemical structure and function, enzymes, metabolic transformations, photosynthesis.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Completion of CELL 120 or BIO 130 or MMBIO 121.
Note
For students in biological sciences and others who contemplate pursuing advanced degrees, including medicine.
Title
Interpret and Critique Experimental Data
Learning Outcome
Interpret and critique experimental data relating to biochemical models
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Explain How Structure Determines Biological Function
Learning Outcome
Explain how the structure of biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates determines their biological function
Title
Mastery of Key Concepts
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate mastery of key concepts in the Biochemistry subdiscipline and articulate the relationships between chemistry and biology. This outcome is elaborated in outcomes 2-5 below
Title
Understanding Reactivity in Metabolic Pathways
Learning Outcome
Push arrows to predict and understand reactivity in metabolic pathways
Title
Communicate in Writing
Learning Outcome
Communicate scientific ideas clearly to other specialists in writing
Title
Energy from Metabolic Reaction
Learning Outcome
Understand how energy is generated from metabolic reaction pathways
Title
Research
Learning Outcome
Identify and understand primary research articles relevant to a specific biochemical question of current interest
Title
Enzymes Catalyze Reactions
Learning Outcome
Describe how enzymes catalyze reactions in terms of thermodynamics, kinetics, and mechanistic strategies
