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Biochemistry II - #11330


 

 

Dr. Verena Van Fleet

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A continuation of Biochemistry I: glycogen, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid and amino acid metabolism, urea cycle, steroids, liver biotransformations, vitamins, and trace elements.
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Course Objectives

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  1. Glycogen metabolism
  2. Fatty acid synthesis and degradation
  3. Amino acid synthesis and degradation; urea cycle
  4. Nucleotide synthesis and degradation
  5. Cholesterol synthesis; cholesterol derivatives
  6. Detoxification of toxins and drugs by the liver
  7. Biochemical roles of vitamins and minerals
  8. Metabolic integration of major biochemical pathways and cycles
Materials
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A. Required Text(s):
  • Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M. , Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry , 4th Ed. (2005), ISBN: 0-7167-4339-6
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  • Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M. , Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry , 3rd Ed. (2000) ISBN: 1-57259-931-6

B. Recommended Text(s):
  • Murry, R.K., Granner, D.K., Mayes, P.A., and Rodwell, V.W., Harper's Biochemistry , 27th Ed. (2006) ISBN: 0-07-147885-x

    If you feel you have some background and or aptitude in biochemistry the Harper's review text would be appropriate. It is more concise and covers topics related to health and disease.

C. Required Materials for Lab:
  • N.A.
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Attendance
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Students are strongly advised to attend all classes. Exams will be based on what is covered in class supported by the assigned chapters in the book. There will be no make-up quizzes.
Grading Criteria
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Guaranteed grades are as follows:

A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - < 90%
C = 70 - < 80%
D = 63 - < 70%
F = < 63%
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Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
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Please Note
This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.
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