CHEMISTRY 4110 - BIOCHEMISTRY  I                       FALL   2012

 

SECTION:     01

TIME:    MTW F 8:00-8:50 AM

PLACE:  SC 016      

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Bruce Howard

OFFICE: SC 219      

OFFICE HOURS: 9-11am Mon, 1-2pm Tue., 9-10am Wed., 1-2pm Thurs. or by appointment

PHONE:  586-7930

Email:  howard@suu.edu

Web Page:  http://www.suu.edu/faculty/howard

 

REQUIRED TEXT:  “ Fundamentals of Biochemistry – Life at the Molecular Level 4th Edition”- Voet, Voet and Pratt (2013) ISBN 978-0-470-54784-7

RECOMMENDED TEXT:  Student Companion Study Guide, ISBN 978-111-821827-3

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Chem. 4110 is a course designed to help students develop an understanding of biochemical processes found in living organisms.  The structure, function and physical properties of the major families of biomolecules, as well as enzyme mechanisms, kinetics and biochemical signaling will be discussed this semester.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:  Chem 4110 is taught with the following goals in mind, (1) to develop a fundamental understanding of the structures and physical properties of biological macromolecules such as DNA, RNA and proteins, the forces which stabilize these structures and the forces underlying the intermolecular interactions leading to complex formation and conformational changes, (2) gain an understanding of various methods of purification and analysis of these molecules, (3) to develop an understanding of the principles and mechanisms of enzymatic reactions and signaling and (4) to appreciate the power of biochemistry to address important issues in areas such as nutrition, medicine, agriculture and fuel technologies and to thereby become better-engaged local and global citizens.

 

Pre-requisiteS: CHEM 2320 and BIOL 1610/1615 or BIOL 1620/1625

                                                with a minimum grade of C (2.0 or above)

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY:  Although no points are assigned for attendance, attending classes regularly on time is expected.  This is the only way to get quiz points (see below).

 

EXAMINATIONS:  Four in-class examinations will be given during the semester (dates tentative), plus a comprehensive final:

 

Exam 1                        Chapters 1, 2, 3, 24-1,2,3                    Sept. 17th

Exam 2                        Chapters and 4, 5, 6 and 7                  Oct. 12th

Exam 3                        Chapters 8, 9 and 10                           Nov. 7th

Exam 4                        Chapters 11, 12 and 13                       Dec. 4th

Final Exam                  Chapters 1-13, 24                                Wed., Dec. 12th, 7-8:50am

 

Note: It is a department policy to retain all exams.  We will go over them and answer any questions, and they will also be available for discussion during office hours.

MISSED EXAMINATIONS:  You must be in class on the day of the exams.  A score of zero will be awarded if any of the exams are missed without making prior arrangements in the case of extenuating circumstances.

 

QUIZZES and ASSIGNMENTS:  There will be unannounced quizzes given during the semester which cannot be made up without prior arrangements.  There will also be several take-home assignments during the semester.  These quizzes and assignments will be worth fifteen percent of your final grade.

 

FINAL GRADE:     

85% of your grade will be based upon results of the five examinations (17% each); 15% upon the quizzes and assignments.

 

94% or higher              A                     73% - 76%                  C

90% - 93%                  A-                    70% - 72%                  C-

            87% - 89%                  B+                   67% - 69%                  D+

            83% - 86%                  B                     63% - 66%                  D

            80% - 82%                  B-                    60% - 62%                  D-

            77% - 79%                  C+                   Less than 60%             F         

 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:   Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior.

 

ADA STATEMENT:  Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Southern Utah University Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or phone (435) 865-8022. SSD determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

 

Emergency Management STATEMENT:   In case of emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal.  In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at www.suu.edu/emergency

 

HEOA Compliance statement:  The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law.  Detailed information can be found at http://www.suu.edu/it/p2p-student-notice.html.

 

 

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, LATE ASSIGNMENTS, MAKEUP WORK, and aTTENDAnce policIES, may be subject to change with advance notice as deemed appropriate by the instructor.