Download Course Syllabus AG 408 – Nutritional Biochemistry Spring Semester, 2013 MWF 12:00-12:50

Course Syllabus
AG 408 – Nutritional Biochemistry
Spring Semester, 2013
MWF 12:00-12:50
AGIT 238
Instructor:
Dr. Jackie Wahrmund, Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Department of Agricultural Sciences
Room 248
Phone: 903-886-5717
[email protected]
Office hours: MWF 10-11 AM or by appointment
COURSE INFORMATION
Text:
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 6th Edition
By: David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox
Course Description: A course in biochemistry using nutrition as a model. Topics will include
the energetics of metabolism; the structure and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids;
and the integration of metabolic systems. Included also will be the chemistry of nitrogenous
bases and how transcription and translation is accomplished on the cellular level.
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will learn the biochemical mechanisms of nutrition and
metabolism. Student progress will be evaluated by exams over class content and discussions of
current research papers involving topics of nutrient metabolism and biochemistry.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each lecture period, and will count for 10% of your
final grade. There are 100 attendance points available, and you will lose 5 points for every
unexcused absence. I expect that when you are in attendance you will not cause disruption, talk
to your neighbor, use your cell phone, read the newspaper, etc… If you cause disruption you
will be excused. Please be respectful to your fellow classmates! Notify me if you will be absent.
Excused absences will not be counted against your final grade
Other grading criteria will include mini-tests and class discussions. Mini-tests will evaluate your
knowledge of the material, and will count for 60% of your final grade. Class discussions will be
designed to enhance your critical thinking skills. Participation in discussions will count for 30%
of your final grade. If you must miss a paper discussion due to an excused absence you will be
assigned an alternative writing assignment.
Grading:
Attendance
Mini Tests
Paper Discussions
100 points
600
300
Total
1000 points
A:
B:
C:
D:
F:
(8 @ 75 points each)
(6 @ 50 points each)
900-1000 points
800-899
700-799
600-699
Less than 600 points
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
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Students with Disabilities:
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comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this
legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that
provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact:
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Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax (903) 468-8148
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Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable
behavior conducive to a positive learning environment. (See Code of Student Conduct from
Student Guide Handbook).
COURSE CALENDAR
January 14
January 16
January 18
Course Introduction, Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Water
Water
January 21
January 23
January 25
NO SCHOOL – MLK DAY
Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins
Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins
MINI TEST 1
January 28
January 30
February 1
3-D Structure of Proteins
3-D Structure of Proteins
Protein Function
Paper Discussion 1
February 4
February 6
February 8
No Lecture – Alternative Assignment
Protein Function
Enzymes
MINI TEST 2
February 11
February 13
February 15
Enzymes
Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
Paper Discussion 2
February 18
February 20
February 22
Carbohydrates and Glycobiology
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
February 25
February 27
March 1
Lipids
Lipids
Biological Membranes and Transport
March 4
March 6
March 8
Biological Membranes and Transport
Bioenergetics
Bioenergetics
March 11
March 13
March 15
NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
MINI TEST 3
Paper Discussion 3
MINI TEST 4
COURSE CALENDAR
March 18
March 20
March 22
Glycolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Pentose Phosphate Pathway
MINI TEST 5
March 25
March 27
March 29
Metabolic Regulation
Metabolic Regulation
Citric Acid Cycle
Paper Discussion 4
April 1
April 3
April 5
Citric Acid Cycle
Fatty Acid Catabolism
Fatty Acid Catabolism
April 8
April 10
April 12
Amino Acid Oxidation
Urea Production
Oxidative Phosphorylation
April 15
April 17
April 19
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Lipid Biosynthesis
Lipid Biosynthesis
April 22
April 24
April 26
Biosynthesis of Amino Acids
Biosynthesis of Nucleotides
Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism
MINI TEST 8
April 29
May 1
May 3
Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
Paper Discussion 6
MINI TEST 6
Paper Discussion 5
MINI TEST 7
DATES MAY CHANGE AT INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION
ADVANCE WARNING WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY CHANGES