BC368 - Biochemistry of the Cell II

To apply understanding of the fundamental chemistry of biomolecules to the intricate molecular phenomena of living systems.
To understand how chemical reactivity, thermodynamics, and kinetics are responsible for life.
To sharpen problem-solving skills of both a qualitative and quantitative nature and to solve problems that involve the integration and synthesis of new knowledge.
To enhance written and oral communication skills and build confidence in oral expression in a group setting.

Approximate Lecture and Discussion Schedule

Week of:	Probable topic:	Textbook chapter(s):
2/7	Membranes & Transport	11
2/12	Biosignaling	12
2/19	Bioenergetics	13
2/26	Glycolysis	14
3/5	Citric Acid Cycle	16
3/12	Oxidative Phosphorylation	19
3/19	Photosynthesis	20
4/2	Gluconeogenesis	14, 15
4/9	Glycogen Metabolism	15
4/16	Fatty Acid Catabolism	17
4/23	Fatty Acid Biosynthesis	21
4/30	Nitrogen Metabolism	18, 22
5/7	Integration of Metabolism	23

CCG has kindly supplied a teaching license for the classroom use of MOE.