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Course Outcome Guide (COG) Course CHEM 260 Course Description: Elements of Biochemistry Concepts and Issues - Structure and Function of Cells - Properties of Water - Thermodynamics, Free Energy and ATP - Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins - Enzymes - Carbohydrates - Carbohydrate Metabolism - Protein Metabolism - Lipids and Membranes - Lipid Metabolism - Aerobic Metabolism - Nucleic Acids - Genetic Information Credits: 4 Instructor: Staff Pre-requisite: Chemistry 240 or Chemistry 241. Survey course on the dynamic nature of the chemistry of life. Includes topics on cellular structure, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and metabolism. Directed toward majors in dietetics, health fields, agriculture, and biotechnology. Process Skills - Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells - Describe the chemical and physical properties of water, acids, bases, buffers - Apply the Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation - Illustrate Coupled Reactions - Classify amino acids, identify amino acid functions and isoelectric points - Compare protein structures and functions - Predict enzyme actions, kinetics, inhibition, and regulation - Classify and name carbohydrates, describe functions, (chemical reactions) (anomeric carbon) - Illustrate steps of glycolysis, name enzymes and possible end products - Classify lipids, name different lipids and identify lipid functions - Describe the role of the Krebs Cycle and the electron transport Chain in energy production - Illustrate the steps of lipid catabolism and Anabolism - Identify basic structures, names, and properties of nucleic acids - Describe the biochemical paradigm of replication/transcription/translation Assessment Tasks Complete examinations, quizzes, and assignments demonstrating mastery of concepts. Intended Outcomes Course 1) Identify carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and how each functions. Participation in class discussions. 2) Describe the role of enzymes in chemical Demonstrate mastery of concepts reactions. in laboratory experimentation. 3) Illustrate metabolism of biomolecules. General Education Institutional or Program Students will use reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems. Students will use reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems.