CHEM 472 (BIOL 472)
Biochemistry II
1. Catalog Entry
CHEM 472 (BIOL 472)
Biochemistry II
Credit hours (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 471 or BIOL 471
This course will introduce students to bioenergetics and cellular metabolism, with
a particular focus on human metabolism.
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Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.
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2. Detailed Description of Course
An outline of the topics covered:
1) Principles of bioenergetics
2) Carbohydrate metabolism
3) Citric acid cycle
4) Oxidative phosphorylation and photophosphorylation
5) Lipid metabolism
6) Protein metabolism
7) Hormonal control of metabolism
8) Role of vitamins and minerals in metabolism
3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
CHEM 472 is a lecture course with students encouraged to participate with comments
and questions. The course uses a standard biochemistry textbook that the students
are expected to use to guide the study of each of the topics covered. The student鈥檚
understanding of the lecture material will be evaluated using exams (including a cumulative
final exam), and assignments such as homework, in-class assignments, and/or quizzes.
4. Goals and Objectives of the Course
1) Demonstrate proficiency in the topics listed above
2) Communicate biochemical concepts clearly and accurately
5. Assessment Measures
The students are graded on exams (including a cumulative final exam) and assignments,
such as homework, in-class assignments, and/or quizzes, tests.
6. Other Course Information
The students in Biochemistry at 福利导在线观看 are mainly Chemistry and Biology
students and the course is designed to meet their needs and interests to the greatest
extent possible. It is felt, however, that the course can also be of value to any
other students, particularly those training for health-related fields, who might have
an interest in the molecular basis of life and the necessary background to participate.
Review and Approval
September 2, 2014
October 2007
March 01, 2021