ILAS Seminar-E2 :Biochemistry Principles
| Numbering Code | U-LAS70 10002 SE50 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | seminar | |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st year students | Target Student | For all majors | |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Fri.5 | |
| Instructor name | Erik WALINDA (Graduate School of Medicine Assistant Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
In order to take this seminar, it is recommended to have some prior knowledge of either chemistry, biology or biochemistry or take the lecture [Introduction to biochemistry] given by Profs. Youseffian & Candeias at the same time. The content of the seminar will follow the course of that lecture. The difference is that, here we will take time to review and discuss the contents of the lecture. We will answer questions to make sure every student could understand everything they wanted to understand. We will do a lot of quizzes and exercises to dive deeper into the topic. That is: to deepen our understanding of the matter. This means that this seminar could be called a "tutorial" to the lecture. The Japanese subtitle 生化学の塾 emphasizes these points. Students are welcome to ask any question at any time. Either in class, by e-mail, or in additional meetings with me or the teaching assistant (PhD student). This seminar is given in English and active student participation is highly encouraged. |
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| Course Goals | As all matter is composed of atoms, modern life science aims to explain all aspects of life comprehensively from the atomic level to that of the entire organism. In this seminar, students will attain a profound understanding of the atomic design of life, that is how biomolecules work and join forces to fulfill virtually all actions exerted by living beings. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Introduction to biochemistry 2. DNA, genes, and genomes 3. DNA replication and gene expression 4. Proteins 5. Protein structure 6. DNA isolation and analysis 7. DNA cloning and PCR 8. Protein methods 9. Enzymes 10. Enzyme kinetics 11. Carbohydrates 12. Lipids 13. Metabolism 14. Citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation Total:14 classes and 1 feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Attendance and active participation [60%] Homework assignments [40%] |
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| Course Requirements |
In order to take this seminar, it is recommended to have some prior knowledge of either chemistry, biology or biochemistry or take the lecture [Introduction to biochemistry] given by Profs. Youseffian & Candeias at the same time. At a minimum, students should have taken chemistry in high school. |
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| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Biochemical problem questions will be given as homework. In addition, students are invited to prepare their own questions to the instructor in advance. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References |
Biochemistry (any edition), Berg, Tymoczko and Stryer, (W. H. Freeman and Co.), ISBN:978-1-4292-7635-1
You do not have to buy the textbook as it is available at the library. |
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