2009/10 Academic Year
Division of Biomedical Sciences
COURSE OUTLINE
Note: For a detailed course outline contact the course coordinator
Note: This course is offered twice during the Academic Year (Section 01 is in Term 1, and Section 02 is in Term 2)
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Oleg Dmitriev |
| Instructors | Drs. Ron Geyer, Scott Napper and Oleg Dmitriev |
| Lectures | Term 1 - MWF 9:30 am - 10:20 am; Term 2 - TR 11:30 am - 12:50 pm |
| Prerequisites | BIOL 30 and CHEM 112 |
| Text/Notes | Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 5th edition, Nelson and Cox (required; available in the bookstore), 4th edition acceptable |
| Aims of the Course | To provide a knowledge and understanding of the structure and biological function of simple and complex biomolecules including amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, coenzymes, and vitamins. The student will also be introduced to the structure of lipids and biological membranes and the fundamentals of solute transport. |
| Evaluation |
There will be two comprehensive examinations on the content of the course, as outlined below. The format of the midterm and final examinations will consist of multiple choice questions. However, the format of any deferred or special deferred final examinations may be a short answer or essay type of examination. Students do not get final examinations papers back. Any student who has a valid reason for not writing the scheduled midterm examination will be given an exemption and the percentage of the final examination will be increased to 100%. A valid reason (e.g. illness as evidenced by a physician’s statement) must be provided to the course coordinator in writing within 3 days of the date of the examination. Students who do not provide a valid reason for missing the midterm examination will be given a grade of zero. Midterm Exam - 40% Final Exam - 60% |
| Contacts |
Dr. R. Geyer; Tel: 966-2638 CM222 SCC |
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Dr. S. Napper, Tel: 966-1546 A240 VIDO |
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Dr. O. Dmitriev, Tel: 966-4377 A15.1 HLTH |
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