Course Detail

CHEM 271 Biochemical Concepts

CHEM 271 IS Sec 2, University of Mississippi
[See UM Catalog for Description]

3 credit hours

Instructor Information:

Instructor name:
Dr. Kerri Scott

Instructor Information:
Dr. Kerri Scott is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Forensic Chemistry in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department of the The University of Mississippi. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from Murray State University and her D.A. degree from The University of Mississippi. An instructor at the university since 1991, she has regularly taught liberal arts, preparatory, and majors chemistry, as well as courses in forensic chemistry.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours.

For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department:

Course Description

This 15-lesson Independent Study course is designed for students who do not specialize in biochemistry but who require a strong grasp of biochemical principles. The goal is to enrich the coverage of chemistry while highlighting the biological context.

Textbook Information:

Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course.

Course Objectives:

When you complete this course you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

1. the structure, properties, and function of the major classes of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
2. the functions and nature of major classes of enzymes
3. gene expression and protein synthesis
4. bioenergetics; the conversion of food into energy
5. major catabolic pathways ñ carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism
6. major synthetic pathways
7. nutrition ñ how the body processes carbohydrates, fats and proteins; the importance of vitamins and minerals

Course Outline:

This course is organized in to 4 themes of instructional modules and 3 exams.

You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.

*NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Grading:

GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
Below 59% = F

GRADING INFORMATION:
The grading format is as follows:

Quiz Correction Assignments 10%
Quizzes 40%
Exams 50%

FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

+/- grading The instructor reserves the right to assign +/- grades when grades are near a letter grade break point. Factors considered when assigning a +/- grade assignment may include overall improvement of performance as the semester progresses and work on written assignments (such as lesson corrections).