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1. some of the principles of biochemistry
2. the structure and function of biomolecules
3. how biochemistry is being applied to
problems in the 21st century
4. the research interests of some of the
faculty
5. how to work productively in small groups
6. how to exercise problem solving skills
individually and as a group
7. how to conduct web-based literature
searches of the primary scientific literature.
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There will be a
series of introductory lectures by Dr. Gunn.
These lectures will cover the principles of biochemistry.
They will stress the fundamental chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology
of bio-molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids.
Then individual faculty members will present lectures on their research interests in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Group activities will involve:
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each group will design an informative web page on one faculty member's lecture;
2. researching, writing draft progress reports, and presenting a
12-minute lecture on a the biochemistry of a prescription drug;
3. answering group exams associated with each major exam and the final;
4. answering questions posed in class.
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There is no textbook. You will use your chemistry and biology texts plus lecture notes posted below.
In addition you may access class related material
in chemistry, biology and biochemistry on my Teaching
Page.
In particular look at<ul
CHEMcentral, which
contains on-line help for chemistry as well as biochemistry,
and Kimball's
Biology Pages.
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All
examinations will receive equal weight in determining your final grade.
The exam format will be multiple choice and short answer.
In addition each exam will have a group component which may involve
interpretation of figures or tables, and brief essays.
Examples of old exams are posted below.
Make-up examinations will be scheduled as specified in Student Rules.
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In
addition to the regularly scheduled examinations, periodic, out-of-class
assignments will be made during the semester. These projects are designed to
introduce you to the various services offered by the University and the
Department. They include the GaBEE program, electronic media such as email, the
phone book, listservs and web pages, and your bcbp
For some assignments, there will be group projects, and groups will be assigned points. These points will be distributed among the group members by the group.
Assignment 1: 10 points
Keep
stress out of your life -- say hello to the joys of college!
Read this article by Jane E. Brody.
Combat the dark side of the freshman experience -- see an advisor or counselor.
The Genetics and Biochemistry Enrichment
Experience, GaBEE, suggests ways to get the most out of college.
This program is required of all freshman biochemistry and genetics majors as
well as all transfer students in their first semester. It introduces you to
each other, the Undergraduate Societies, TAMU student services, and career
options in research, medicine, and industry.
All first time enrollees at A&M must
attend 3 of the 4 meetings from September 4-25, 2006.
There is a Bonus of 5 pts for attending all 4 meetings from September 4-25.
If you are enrolled in BICH 107 but are not a Biochemistry or Genetics major, see me.
Assignment 2: 5 points
Claim your email account at http://neo.tamu.edu/.
You may automatically forward email from neo to your preferred provider --
follow the instructions at http://neo.tamu.edu/
Email me from your neo email address.
I will send you a reply.
Give me a print out of my reply.
Now you know how to send email, receive
email and print out your email.
Due date:
Assignment 3: 5 points
Update your listing in the TAMU electronic
directory.
Go to the neo web page and log
in.
Click on instructions for changing your directory information under
Subject/Announcement. Read the instructions. Close the window.
Back on the neo page click on Directory in the
upper right hand corner.
When your listing comes up, click on Edit (upper right hand corner, second
line) , make any changes and hit Submit.
You may add your preferred name, alias and email address.
You may also use this page to change your email forwarding address.
When your new, edited listing appears print
it out and give it to me.
Now you know how to look up individual
listings and change your own.
Due date:
Assignment 4: 5 points
Subscribe to our Department's
Undergraduate listserv.
A listserv is an email mailing list: everyone subscribed gets to read the
messages.
Simply send an email to LISTSERV@TAMU.EDU and in the body of the message write:
SUBSCRIBE BCBP-UG YOURFIRSTNAME YOURLASTNAME
YOURFIRSTNAME YOURLASTNAME is your name as recognized by neo
Due date:
Assignment
Time management may be the key to
your success as a college student!
You are to keep a detailed 24/7 record of your activities for the two weeks
August 29-Serptember 12.
Write down everything you do and how long you spend doing it.
Give me a copy of your record.
How many hours a week do you spend in course work
and studying or working, and how many just goofing off?
It's important to schedule play time and study time.
Use your 24/7 record to schedule your life so
that you make good use of your time for both work and play.
Remember, college is a 9-5 job!
Due date:
Assignment
Take the VARK Test
Print out the results -- your preferences
for Visual, Aural, Read/Write or Kinesthetic learning -- and give me a copy.
Now you know how you learn and can use this
knowledge to good advantage in your courses.
Due date:
Assignment
Make an appointment to visit your
bcbp
If you cannot remember who it is, ask in the Undergraduate Programs Office,
Room 104.
If you are not a biochemistry or genetics major, see me.
Your mentor may wish to visit with you as a group during one of the GaBEE
sessions.
Bring me your bcbp
Due date:
Assignment
You will write a short essay (250 words, typed) on your college experience to date.
Due date:
Assignment
Attend the pre-registration
GaBEE meeting on
Assignment
The first semester in College is always one of personal growth but also often one of change with a reassessment of personal goals and ambitions. Our aim is to ease the transition to college for you and for those who come after you. To help us we will ask you to fill out a survey at the end of the semester. This survey is designed to find out how well you have adapted to life in College.
Please return it by Tuesday December 5, 2006.
Group Assignment 1: 50 points
Work with your group to design a
web page for the lecture given by one of the visiting faculty members.
You will be assigned a faculty member.
There will be opportunities to meet with the faculty members after their
lectures.
The web page will be used as a study guide by the whole class.
The other groups in the class will award the grade for this assignment.
This assignment must be completed within 1 week of the lecture.
Group Assignment 2: 70 points
Work with your group to prepare
a 12-minute lecture on the biochemistry of a prescription drug.
Your assignment by group is as follows:
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Actoplus Met (pioglitazone + metformin), Type II diabetes |
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Group #2 |
Boniva (ibandronate), post-menopausal osteoporosis |
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Group #3 |
Lexapro (escitalopram), hypertension |
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Group #4 |
Celebrex (celecoxib), chronic pain |
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Group #5 |
Lyrica (pregabalin), chronic pain |
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Group #6 |
Namenda (memantine), Alzheimer’s |
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Group #7 |
Tricor (fenofibrate), cholesterol/hyperlipidemia |
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Group #8 |
Lipitor (atorvastatin), cholesterol |
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Group #9 |
Prevacid (lansoprazole), ulcers |
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Group #10 |
Rozerem (ramelteon), insomnia |
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Group #11 |
Effexor XR (venlafaxine), depression |
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Group #12 |
Tygacil (tigecyline IV), antibiotic |
The First
Draft of your presentation (10 pts) is due
A web page of your presentation (20 pts) is
due by
Group
Presentations (20 pts) will be after Thanksgiving.
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Library skills you will need! |
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Water |
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Chemistry |
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Nucleic acids |
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Information transfer |
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Amino acids |
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Protein structure |
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Enzyme kinetics |
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Metabolism |
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Gunn's lectures 3 - 11 |
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Visiting Lectures 1 - 6 |
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Dr. Mike Polymenis |
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Thanksgiving |
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Visiting Lectures 7 – 12 Group presentations |
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Use the Lecture
Questions as learning objectives.
Read them and think about them before coming to class.
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objective questions |
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Grades are posted on webct. Use your neo name and id number to access.
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