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Fayetteville State University
Department: Natural Sciences
Program: Biochemistry Courses
Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions
BICH 411 (3-3-0) Biochemistry I: An
introductory course that provides a theoretical
basis for the major principles in biochemistry.
The course includes an historical perspective of
biochemistry, and a study of the four major
biological macromolecules: proteins, lipids,
carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Three major
areas of biochemistry will be emphasized: (1)
acid/base equilibria; (2) structure and function
of bio-molecules; and (3) biological information
flow. In addition to lectures and discussions,
problem sets will be assigned to equip students
with an understanding of basic biochemical
principles and to promote critical thinking and
problem solving skills.
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 And CHEM 220 Or
CHEM 221
BICH 412 (3-3-0) Biochemistry II: A study of
bioenergetics, biosynthesis of major biological
macromolecules, and metabolic pathways in
animals, plants, and microbes. Emphasis will
Course Objectives
Artifacts/Evidence
also be placed on methods of purification and
analysis of biological macromolecules and
applications of basic biochemical principles to
living systems. In addition to lectures and
discussions, problem sets will be assigned to
equip students with an understanding of basic
biochemical principles and to promote critical
thinking and problem solving skills. The course
content will be correlated with the laboratory
exercises in the co-requisite Biochemistry
laboratory (BICH 421).
Prerequisite: BICH 411 Or BICH 421
BICH 421 (1-0-1) Biochemistry Laboratory:
The application of biochemical principles and
techniques to the separation, purification, and
analysis of biological substances, and to the
investigation of metabolic activity.
Prerequisite: BICH 411 And BICH 412 (may
be taken concurrently)