Biochemistry: The Magic of Life

Prerequistes

AP Chemistry

College Chemistry 1

College Chemistry 2

College Biology

course information
Course Focus:
Biology
Start Date:
November 3, 2021
End Date:
January 26, 2022
Number of weeks:
11
Student Information
Target Skill Level :
Undergraduate
Day of the week:
Wednesdays
Instructor :
Chistina Wocina
Teaching Format:
Virtual
Biochemistry: The Magic of Life

Basic of Biochemistry

A detailed understanding of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, carbohydrate metabolism, molecular evolution, and the flow of genetic information in organisms related in evolution. An appreciation of natural selection as a context for understanding biochemistry.

  1. Introduction;Water; Thermodynamics;
  2. Amino Acids; Proteins
  3. Enzymes and Kinetic
  4. Nucleotide;
  5. Carbohydrates
  6. Lipids, Membranes
  7. Signaling; 
  8. Intro to Metabolism;
  9. Glucose Metabolism
  10. Citric Acid Cycle
  11. Electron Transport Chain

This 11 week course provides an in-depth look at the basics of biochemistry through both practical application, real world example, and theorical knowledge. This is ideal for the college student or pre-med student who wish to brush up on his or her knowlege of biochemistry.