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Principles of Biochemistry
This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.
Associated Schools
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
What you’ll learn
- The structure and function of the chemical building blocks of life
- How to navigate protein structures using PyMOL
- The central role of enzymes in catalyzing the reactions of life
- The primary metabolic pathways that power cells
- The intricate mechanisms that regulate cellular metabolism
- The integration of biochemical processes in the context of cells, tissues, and whole organisms
Course description
Principles of Biochemistry integrates an introduction to the structure of macromolecules and a biochemical approach to cellular function. Topics addressing protein function will include enzyme kinetics, the characterization of major metabolic pathways and their interconnection into tightly regulated networks, and the manipulation of enzymes and pathways with mutations or drugs. An exploration of simple cells (red blood cells) to more complex tissues (muscle and liver) will be used as a framework to discuss the progression in metabolic complexity. Learners will also develop problem-solving and analytical skills that are more generally applicable to the life sciences.
Instructors
Alain Viel
Director of Undergraduate Research and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Online Course
This is a self-paced course designed as a second semester of introductory chemistry with emphasis on organic and biochemistry.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L, or CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L; a minimum of a C in either course is required.
About Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
This is a self-paced course designed as a second semester of introductory chemistry with emphasis on organic and biochemistry. The course includes discussion of the following organic functional groups and biomolecules: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, alcohol, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:
- Compare and contrast features of organic functional groups
- Determine reactivity of a compound based on its functional group
- Rank molecules based on increasing or decreasing physical properties (melting and boiling point, intermolecular forces)
- Recognize organic functional groups present in biomolecules
- Describe reactions of organic compounds and biomolecules
- Relate structures of biomolecules to their roles in the body
Students have 3 to 9 months to complete this course from the time of enrollment. You may work at your own pace and complete lessons on your own schedule, submitting up to three items per week for grading. This course contains 17 lessons – including 5 proctored exams – designed to focus your study of Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and to assist you in achieving the course learning objectives/outcomes. You will work through a combination of required readings, watch instructor videos, complete homework assignments, take quizzes, and complete exams. Lesson topics include:
- Intro to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes
- Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatics
- Compounds with O, S, or Halogens
- Aldehydes and Ketones
- Amines
- Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
- Amino Acids and Proteins
- Enzymes and Vitamins
- Carbohydrates
- Generation of Biochemical Energy
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
Required e-Text and Homework System
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry with Modified MasteringChemistry access McMurry, Pearson, 8 th ISBN-13: 9780134261287
The link to purchase the required e-text and homework system bundle is in the Blackboard course.
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