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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) Page 1 of 6 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% Page 2 of 6 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 Page 3 of 6 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. Page 4 of 6 Cheating: Any attempt to give or obtain unsanctioned assistance in a formal academic exercise (e.g., examination). 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]) Page 5 of 6 • • 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 ________________________________________ Dr. Jane MacNeil Associate Dean Reading/Class Schedule See the Chapter listings in the Course Topics table in the Recommended Readings and Resources above. Page 6 of 6