Download Prerequisite: Chem 211, Chem 251 or Chem 351

Red Deer College
School of Arts & Sciences
Course Outline
Biochemistry 393B
Winter 2017
Brad Hamilton
Office: 1410A
Office Phone: 403-342-3212
Class Time: M W F 12:00-12:50
Class Location: 2601
E-mail: [email protected]
Lab Time: W 8:00-10:50 or 2:00-4:50
Office Hours: M 2:00-3:00, T 10:00-12:00,
Th 12:00-1:00
Lab Location: 1411
Credit hours: 3-0-3
Prerequisite: Chem 211, Chem 251 or Chem
351
Academic Calendar Entry
Introductory Biochemical Molecules
An introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Protein structure and function;
lipids and the structure of biological membranes; nucleotides and the structure of nucleic acids;
bioenergetics and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogen; the integration and
regulation of cellular metabolism. Prerequisite: Chem 211, Chem 251 or Chem 351. Students
may only transfer BIOC 301 or BIOC 393 for credit.
Required Texts and Equipment
Lecture Text: Biochemistry, 1st Canadian Edition, Garrett, Grisham, Andreopoulos,
Willmore, Gallouzi , Nelson (2013)
Laboratory: Biochemistry 933 Lab Manual (found on Blackboard) along with a lab coat
and safety glasses or goggles.
Scientific Calculator: Programmable calculators are allowed in this course for midterms
and final exams; however, I reserve the right to both check AND possibly erase the
calculator’s memory before or during an exam.
Recommended Readings and Resources
From Biochemistry, 1st Canadian Edition, Garrett, Grisham, Andreopoulos, Willmore,
Gallouzi , Nelson (2013)
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Course Topics
Chapter
Approximate
number of
50 min
lectures
Topic
Chapter
Approximate
number of
50 min
lectures
1, 2
3
Electron
Transport
Chain
19
4
4, 5, 6
5
Lipids and
Membranes
8, 10
2
12, 13, 14
5
Lipid
Metabolism
9, 22
3
3, 16
2
Glucose
Metabolism
7, 17, 21
5
Citric Acid
Cycle
18
2
Topic
Intro to
Biochem,
IMF, Buffers
Protein
Structure and
Function
Enzymes
Intro to
Metabolism
Amino Acid
Metabolism*
Nucleotides
and Nucleic
Acids*
Nitrogen
Metabolism*
23, 30
24, 25
23
*Optional Topics(Time Permitting)
Learning Outcomes
 Explain the structure of biochemical molecules (e.g. Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins).
 Differentiate between types of biochemical molecules.
 Explain the metabolism of biochemical molecules.
 Analyze the regulation, energy changes and connections in metabolic pathways.
 Evaluate metabolic reactions using enzyme kinetics.
 Analyze and solve problems using buffers.
 Collect data using basic biochemistry lab equipment.
 Analyze and interpret experimental data.
Learning Activities
 Lectures
 Class discussions
 In-class group assignments
 posters
Assessment, Assignments and Exams
Assignments
10%
Lab
20%
Midterm 1
15%
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Midterm 2
15%
Final Exam
40%
Optional Assignment
5%
The optional assignment is a poster on a topic in biochemistry. If you choose to do the
optional assignment, it will decrease the weighting of a midterm by 5%.
Assignments: Assignments will be given on the different topic areas. These
assignments(approximately 10) will be taken in for marking and are worth 10% of the course
grade.
Exams:Two 1-hour “midterm” exams and a 3-hour comprehensive final exam are scheduled.
Midterm 1:
Wednesday February 15, 2017
Midterm 2:
Wednesday March 22, 2017
Labs: Report to Room 1411 for the lab section in your timetable. For your first lab(January 11,
2017), you must bring your lab manual, safety glasses and a lab coat.
Final Exam: You are expected to be available from April 17 to 22 for writing the final
examination. A final examination schedule is posted on the Registrar’s Office Bulletin Board
(north wall of Forum), in March. The final exam is a 3 hour comprehensive exam, and an exact
mark breakdown will be given in class.
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance at all lectures and labs is compulsory. Make-up quizzes, labs and
exams will not, in general, be allowed. In the event you must be absent, you must
assume full responsibility for missed material.
Students are strongly cautioned not to miss quizzes, labs and exams. Failure to notify
the instructor in advance (if possible) and to provide a valid reason will result in a mark
of zero being assigned.
Grading Scale
The final overall % grade will be converted to the College grading system using the
following approximate ranges (applicable to this course only):
Grade
Grade Point
% Range
A+
4.0
95-100
A
4.0
89-94
A-
3.7
80-88
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B+
3.3
76-79
B
3.0
73-75
B-
2.7
70-72
C+
2.3
65-69
C
2.0
60-64
C-
1.7
55-59
D+
1.3
51-54
D
1.0
50
F
0.0
<50
Students intending to transfer to universities should make themselves aware of the minimum
passing grade acceptable for transfer.
The RDC Final Examination Policy will be followed at all times with respect to Final
Examinations. Please review this document to ensure that you understand the contents and
implications of the policy. Click here to see the Final Examination Policy.
Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct in all its forms is a serious offence. Please read the definitions that follow,
and refer to the links below for the complete policies.
Definitions
Academic misconduct: Academic misconduct is the giving, taking, or presenting of information
or material that unethically or dishonestly aids oneself or another on any work which, under
normal circumstances, is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the compilation of
academic requirements or the enhancement of that student’s record or academic career. The
two key areas of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism.
Plagiarism: The use or close imitation of language, paintings, films, prototypes and ideas of
another author and representation of them as one's own original work. The most common forms
of plagiarism are: copying or paraphrasing another author’s work without proper
acknowledgement, using the ideas or lines of reasoning of another author’s work without proper
acknowledgement, submitting work to which someone else has made substantial improvements
to the content, and submitting the same work for multiple courses without approval.
Plagiarism can be judged to have occurred if the instructor has both the submitted material and
original source that was copied, or if the student is unable to explain the terminology or ideas of
a submission.
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Cheating: Any attempt to give or obtain unsanctioned assistance in a formal academic exercise
(e.g., examination).
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Student Misconduct: Academic and Non-Academic Policy
Appeal: Formal Policy
Appeals: Informal Resolution Policy
Important Red Deer College Dates – 2017 Winter Term
~ Winter 2017
January 3
January 4
January 11
College open. No credit classes.
First day of classes for Winter term 2017.
Mid-term feedback date for Full-year 2016-2017 courses.
Last day to register later or add/drop Winter-term courses
January 11
February 20
February 21-24
Last day to have tuition refunded for Winter-term courses
Family Day 2017; College closed.
Mid-term break. No credit classes.
February 27
March 1
Credit classes resume Winter term 2017.
Midterm feedback date for Winter term 2017 courses.
March 7
March 17
March 20
April 11
April 14
April 17-22
Emergency Response Day.
Final exams schedule posted winter term 2017.
Continuing student registration begins for 2017-2018.
Last day of classes for Full year and Winter term classes
Last day to withdraw from Full-year 2016-2017 courses are receive a WD.
Good Friday; College closed.
Final exams written.
April 25
April 27
April 28
Deferred exams for Winter term 2017 and Full-year 2016-2017 courses written.
Last day for submission of final grades for Winter term 2017 courses.
Final grades available for Winter term 2017.
May 6
Supplemental exams for Winter term 2017 written.
Prior Learning Assessment
This course may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Students should refer to the RDC
Academic Calendar for a list of excluded courses.
Student Services on Campus
Students should be aware that Personal Counselling, Career, Learning and Disability
Resources are provided by RDC. Students may inquire about locations at the Information Desk.
It is the responsibility students to discuss their specific learning needs with the appropriate
service provider.
Learning Support (Library: 403-342-3264, [email protected] )
• Writing Skills Centre ([email protected])
• Math Learning Centre (math concepts and advanced theoretical math)
• Learning Strategies (note-taking, studying and exam-writing strategies)
• Peer-Assisted Study / Tutoring (one-on-one tutoring by students)
Disability Resources (Library: 403-357-3629, [email protected])
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Coordination of services (tutoring, alternate format text, note-taking and so on.)
Academic accommodations, including exam accommodations
Counselling and Career Centre (Room 1402: 403-343-4064, [email protected])
Changes to Course Outline
No changes will be made to this course outline without the consent of the class and the
approval of the Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the information contained in this course outline
and to clarify any areas of concern with the instructor.
Students should refer to the Appeals: Formal Policy, Appeals: Informal Resolution Policy and
Student Misconduct: Academic and Non-Academic Policy should questions or concerns about
the Course Outline not be resolved directly with the instructor.
December 13, 2016
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Dr. Jane MacNeil
Associate Dean
Reading/Class Schedule
See the Chapter listings in the Course Topics table in the Recommended Readings and
Resources above.
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