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Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - MBB 324 D100

Protein Biochemistry (3)

Class Number: 2744

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Alison Li
    Office: SSB7144
    Office Hours: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 222 with a minimum grade of C.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An exploration of the fundamental aspects of proteins; their chemical and physical nature, their synthesis, stability and turnover, as well as their structure and function. Methods of protein analysis and structure determination will be presented.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics:

  1. Structure and properties of amino acids and the peptide bond
  2. Non-covalent forces in protein structure and water
  3. Secondary and tertiary structure (domains)
  4. Quaternary structure (oligomers)
  5. Protein-protein interactions
  6. Insights into enzyme mechanism through protein structure
  7. Protein dynamics
  8. How proteins make things move and transmit signals
  9. Techniques to study proteins

Grading

  • Exam I 33.3%
  • Exam II 33.3%
  • Exam III 33.3%

REQUIREMENTS:

Fundamentals of Protein Structure and Function by Engelbert Buxbaum.  2015.  Springer International Publishing.
An e-version is available through the SFU library.

Department Undergraduate Notes:


  • For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
    http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/
  • Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (778-782-3112 or e-mail:  caladmin@sfu.ca)

Registrar Notes:

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