CHEM 4202 - Biochemistry
Course Syllabus - Spring 2007

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Number and Title:

CHEM 4202 (CRN 24622)
Biochemistry I

Credit Hours:<= /p>
3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

A study of the chemistry of biological systems. Topics typically include proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and metabolic pathways.

Course Prerequisite or Corequisite:

CHEM 2412 and CHEM 2412L

Notebook Computer Requirement:=

Each CCSU student is required to have = ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's acade= mic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:<= /span>

Able to use the computer’s operation system (Windows®) <= /li>
Able to access and send e-mail (Outlook® or Outlook Express®)

Able to use a Web browser (Internet Explorer®) and search engin= e

Able to download files from a web site to your computer =

Able to use a word processor system (Word®)

Able to use a spread sheet system (Excel®)

In-class Use of Student Notebo= ok Computers:

Student notebook computers will not be= used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access cours= e materials and to communicate with your instructor.

Course Objectives:

To learn the basic chemical and structural features of important classes of biomolecules, including peptides, nucleic acids, carbohydra= tes, and lipids.

To learn the principles of these molecules’ interactions and dynamics in cellular systems.

To survey the experimental methods by which many biochemical processes were elucidated.

To apply chemical principles to the study of enzyme kinetics.

To gain an appreciation for the complexities of cell signaling = and its implications. =

To prepare the student for the continuation of the study of biochemistry.

Student Learning Outcomes:

      &n= bsp; General education outcomes:

Communication: knowledge base.
        CHEM 4202 will provide know= ledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning principles of biochemistry.

Critical Thinking:
Question/Issue, Method, Evidence, Conclusion.
    CHEM 4202 will provide problem solving skills in the area of biochemistry. Student= s will be required to assess information given in a           &nb= sp;
    scientific problem and form a conclusion based on t= hat information. In this process, students will be required to determine which given   &n= bsp;
    information is pertinent and if their conclusion is reasonable.

Applied Biology Outcomes:

Outcome 2: Students wi= ll be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas using oral, written a= nd digital arts. CHEM 4202 will provide knowledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning principles of biochemistry.

Outcome 7: Students wi= ll obtain a sufficient background in chemistry to pursue further professi= onal education in the biomedical field.

Instructor Information:=

Dr. Evan A. Mintzer
Phone: (678) 466-4559
Fax: (770) 960-4335
E-mail: emintzer@clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.ed= u/emintzer/
Office: Arts & Sciences G-110J

Office hours

Monday

1:30 – 4:00

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8:00 – 10:00

Class Meetings:

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M,W

4:30 PM – 5:45 PM

U-265

Textbook Information:

Text:

Principles of Biochemistry by Lehninger, Nels= on, and Cox, 4^th Ed., Worth Publishing

Text Coverage:=

Chapters 1-11, 13-16, 19

Evaluation:

Your evaluation in CHEM 4202 will be b= ased upon the following components:

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Classroom Assessme= nts (3) @ 100 points*

300

Comprehensive Fina= l Exam

200

Total

500

*NOTE: One = in-class assessment may be replaced by some other type of assignment, to be discussed and determined early in the course.

Grading:

The grade you receive in Chemistry 420= 2 will be based roughly upon the follo= wing distribution:

letter grade

percentage range

A

90% or greater

B

80% - 89%

C

70% - 79%

D

60% - 69%

F

< 60%

= Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course whic= h will be issued by Feb. 27^th reflects approximately 1/3 of the entire course grade. Based on this = grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, whi= ch occurs on March 2^nd.

Tentative Course Schedule*:

Date(s= )

Text Book Chapters

Lecture Topic(s)

J= an. 8^th, 10^th, 17^th, 22^nd

1

2

3

The Foundat= ions of Biochemistry

Water<= /o:p>

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Januar= y 15^th

NO CLASSES

Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Jan. 2= 4^th

Chapter 4

Protein Structure

Jan. 2= 9^th, 31^st

Chapter 5

Protein Function

Feb. 5= ^th

Assessmen= t 1**

<= span style=3D'color:red'>Chapters 1-5

Feb. 7= ^th, 12^th, 14^th

Chapter 6

Enzymes

Feb. 1= 9^th, 21^st

Chapter 7

Carbohydrates and Glyco= biology

Feb. 21^st, 26^th

Chapter 8

Nucleic Aci= ds

Feb. 2= 1^st, 26^th

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Lipids

Biological Membranes and Transport<= /p>

Feb. 2= 7^th

M= IDTERM GRADES DUE

Mar. 2= ^nd

L= AST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF “W”

Mar. 5= ^th – Mar. 11^th

SPRING BREAK

=

Mar.12= ^th

Assessmen= t 2**
=
<= span style=3D'color:red'>Chapters 6-11

Mar. 14^th, 19^th

Chapter 13<= o:p>

Chapter 14 = (Intro)

Principles = of Bioenergetics

Glycolysis, Gluconeogene= sis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Mar. 21^st, 26^th

Chapter 14 (Continued)

Glycolysis, Gluconeogene= sis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Mar. 2= 6, 28^th

Chapter 15

Principles = of Metabolic Regulation: Glucose and Glycogen

Apr. 2^nd, Apr. 4^th<=
/sup>

= Chapter 16

The Citric = Acid Cycle

Apr. 9^th =

<= span style=3D'color:red'>Assessment 3**

Chapters = 13-16

Apr. 11^th, 16^th

Chapter 19

Oxidative Phosphorylation

Apr. 1= 8^th, Apr. 23^rd

TOPIC TBA

Apr. 2= 5^th, 30^th

T= OPIC TBA

Apr. 3= 0^th

<= span style=3D'color:red'>LAST DAY OF CLASSES

May 2<= sup>nd – 7^th

Final Exams Week=

Time and = Date TBA

*The instructor reserves the right to alter the course schedule at any time during the semester.

**All test dates are tentative and will be announced in class at le= ast one week before each assessment.

Important Dates=

Dr. Martin Luth= er King Day

Jan. 15^th<=
/sup>

Midterm of Spri= ng Semester

Mar. 2^nd

Spring Break

Mar. 3^{rd –
Mar. 11^th}=

Final Exam

TBA =

Course Policies:

Homework:

This is a demanding and rigorous course. For the greatest chance of success, students are urged to complete all reading assignments prior to lecture on that topic.

Biochemistry is a problem-solving science. Students are thus strongly encouraged to complete as many of the recommended problems as possible, preferably by forming study groups with fellow students. These assignments will not be graded, b= ut a significant amount of material will be derived from them for course assessments. As shown in the course schedule above, a period before each exam will be reserved for review and demonstrations of problem solving techniques.

Attendance:

Class roll will be taken. However, attendance is not required exc= ept for classroom assessments. You are responsible for all attendance requireme= nts for external programs (i.e. financial aid). It is your responsibility to si= gn the roll sheet at every class meeting you attend, when issued. This roll sh= eet is the instructor's official record. You will be held responsible for all announcements and material covered in lecture in addition to text, referenc= es, hand-outs and study guides. <= /span>Note: Lectures will contain valuable explanatio= ns of content and thought processes which are difficult for most students to extr= act from the text book on their own. Therefore, regular attendance is strongly encouraged. You can expect materia= l from lectures and the text to appear on exams.

Academic Irregularity:<= /strong>

Cheating in any form will not be toler= ated. Consequences may include a zero grade on the assessment instrument, or poss= ible action by the College Judicial Board of Review.

Assessments:
There will be three (3) classroom assessments and one final (comprehensive). The assessments will be announced approximately one week in advance whenever possible and attendance is mandatory. If a student has an excused absence on an exam day, the student's final exam percentage score will be used in place of the missed e= xam score. No make-up exams will be given.

Grades will not be communicated via email or telephone. Exams will usually be handed back in th= e next lecture period after an exam.

Final exam papers may be viewed the following semester during office hours.

Other Class Policies:

"Students must abide by policie= s in the Clayton College & State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.= "

Arrive to class on time.

Avoid disruptive behavior in class: talking, snoring, children, etc.

Turn off beepers, phones, radios and other electronic devices when entering classrooms and offices. The instructor reserves the right = to ask any violators to leave.

If you must leave early, leave quietly by a = back door if possible.

Use the pencil sharpener before class begins= .

No eating, smoking or drinking in the classrooms.

No extra credit work may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion.

Ev= ery attempt will be made to return email and phone messages as soon as possible. Please remember to = follow “email etiquette” at all times! The instructor may not= respond to email messages that do not follow proper etiquette.

Last update: January 11, 2005

Office hours	Monday	1:30 – 4:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	8:00 – 10:00

<= span style=3D'font-family:Arial'>Days	<= span style=3D'font-family:Arial'>Times	<= span style=3D'font-family:Arial'>Room
M,W	4:30 PM – 5:45 PM	U-265

<= span style=3D'font-family:Arial'>component	<= span style=3D'font-family:Arial'>points
Classroom Assessme= nts (3) @ 100 points*	300
Comprehensive Fina= l Exam	200
Total	500

letter grade	percentage range
A	90% or greater
B	80% - 89%
C	70% - 79%
D	60% - 69%
F	< 60%

Date(s= )	Text Book Chapters	Lecture Topic(s)
J= an. 8^th, 10^th, 17^th, 22^nd	1 2 3	The Foundat= ions of Biochemistry Water<= /o:p> Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Januar= y 15^th	NO CLASSES	Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 2= 4^th	Chapter 4	Protein Structure
Jan. 2= 9^th, 31^st	Chapter 5	Protein Function
Feb. 5= ^th	Assessmen= t 1**	<= span style=3D'color:red'>Chapters 1-5
Feb. 7= ^th, 12^th, 14^th	Chapter 6	Enzymes
Feb. 1= 9^th, 21^st	Chapter 7	Carbohydrates and Glyco= biology
Feb. 21^st, 26^th	Chapter 8	Nucleic Aci= ds
Feb. 2= 1^st, 26^th	Chapter 10 Chapter 11	Lipids Biological Membranes and Transport<= /p>
Feb. 2= 7^th	M= IDTERM GRADES DUE
Mar. 2= ^nd	L= AST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF “W”
Mar. 5= ^th – Mar. 11^th	SPRING BREAK	=
Mar.12= ^th	Assessmen= t 2**	= <= span style=3D'color:red'>Chapters 6-11
Mar. 14^th, 19^th	Chapter 13<= o:p> Chapter 14 = (Intro)	Principles = of Bioenergetics Glycolysis, Gluconeogene= sis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Mar. 21^st, 26^th	Chapter 14 (Continued)	Glycolysis, Gluconeogene= sis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Mar. 2= 6, 28^th	Chapter 15	Principles = of Metabolic Regulation: Glucose and Glycogen
Apr. 2^nd, Apr. 4^th<= /sup>	= Chapter 16	The Citric = Acid Cycle
Apr. 9^th =	<= span style=3D'color:red'>Assessment 3**	Chapters = 13-16
Apr. 11^th, 16^th	Chapter 19	Oxidative Phosphorylation
Apr. 1= 8^th, Apr. 23^rd	TOPIC TBA
Apr. 2= 5^th, 30^th	T= OPIC TBA
Apr. 3= 0^th	<= span style=3D'color:red'>LAST DAY OF CLASSES
May 2<= sup>nd – 7^th	Final Exams Week=	Time and = Date TBA

Important Dates=
Dr. Martin Luth= er King Day	Jan. 15^th<= /sup>
Midterm of Spri= ng Semester	Mar. 2^nd
Spring Break	Mar. 3^{rd – Mar. 11^th}=
Final Exam	TBA =