The course approaches biochemistry as an extension of organic and physical chemistry with emphasis on how biological systems use the fundamental principles of chemistry to maintain life sustaining functions. The goal is to understand the underlying chemical logic of biomolecules and bioprocesses, including structural and functional aspects of amino acids, nucleic acids, sugars, fatty acids, catalysis and gene function.
Course Info: Room 104A, 2 credits, Prerequisite: CH4710 (Biochemistry)
Instructor: Prof. Martin Thompson
Contact Info: email: mthomps@mtu.edu
office #: 510C
office hours: Mondays 3-4pm, Thursdays 9-10am and by appointment
Textbook: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry,
Fourth Edition
by David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox
Schedule: T, TH, 11:05-11:55 AM                    TEACHING SCHEDULE
Grading:

Quizes (10 quizes at 10 points each for a total of 100 points): administered near end of class each Thursday
Exams (100 points each): There will be 2 midterm exams.
Semester Project (200 points): Due beginning of class (Tuesday, April 19th).
Final (200 points) is cumulative.

Grades determined from the percentage of the 700 points you get using a 10% breakdown:
A (90-100%), B (80-89%), C (70-79%), D (60-69%), E (below 60%)

If you know you will be missing a quiz or exam it is your responsibility to let me know in advance to make alternate arrangements.
FINAL EXAM
 April 25th, 7.45am in 104A (same room) 
Additional Information
 Graduate students will be given additional material to qualify this course for graduate credit.

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