Course Detail
CHEM 271 Biochemical ConceptsCHEM 271 IS Sec 1, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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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: The University of Mississippi Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313 |
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Course Description |
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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. |
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Textbook Information: |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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When you complete this course you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 15 instructional modules (or lessons) and 3 proctored examinations 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. |
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LESSON |
Reading Assignments |
Due for Grades |
Pacing guide to complete the course in a semester |
Syllabus |
*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. |
Syllabus Quiz |
Week 1 |
1 |
Chapter 1: Biochemistry: An Introduction |
Introduce Yourself discussion board, Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 1 |
2 |
Chapter 2: Living Cells |
Chapter quiz, quiz correction assignment |
Week 2 |
3 |
Chapter 3: Water: The Matrix of Life |
Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 3 |
4 |
Chapter 4: Energy |
Chapter quiz, quiz correction assignment |
Week 4 |
5 |
Chapter 5: Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins |
Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 5 |
6 |
Chapter 6: Enzymes |
Chapter quiz, quiz correction assignment |
Week 6 |
Course Exam 1 |
Chapters 1-6 |
To be scheduled |
Week 6 |
7 |
Chapter 7: Carbohydrates |
Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 7 |
MIDPOINT OF COURSE |
If you are a semester student, you must reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information. |
All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course |
The exact date semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in your information. |
8 |
Chapter 8: Carbohydrate Metabolism |
Chapter quiz, quiz correction assignment |
Week 8 |
9 |
Chapter 9: Aerobic Metabolism I: The Citric Acid Cycle |
Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 9 |
10 |
Chapter 10: Aerobic Metabolism II: Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation |
Chapter quiz, quiz correction assignment |
Week 10 |
11 |
Chapter 11: Lipids and Membranes |
Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 11 |
12 |
Chapter 12: Lipid Metabolism |
Chapter quiz, quiz correction assignment |
Week 12 |
Course Exam 2 |
Chapters 7-12 |
To be scheduled |
Week 12 |
13 |
NOTE: Chapter 13 will not be covered in this course |
Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 13 |
14 |
Chapter 15: Nitrogen Metabolism II: Degradation |
Chapter quiz, quiz correction assignment |
Week 14 |
15 |
Chapter 16: Integration of Metabolism |
Muddiest Question journal, Chapter quiz |
Week 15 |
Final Exam |
Chapters 14-16 |
To be scheduled and completed after all course work has been submitted and graded. |
Week 16 |
Grading: |
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GRADING SCALE: FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |