Fall 2021 - MBB 324 D100

Protein Biochemistry (3)

Class Number: 4189

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 16, 2021
    Thu, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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:

Noncovalent Interactions

Analysis of Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary Structure

Post-translational Modifications

Fibrous Proteins

Methods of Structure Determination/Prediction

Protein Folding, Dynamics and Stability

Membrane Proteins

Protein interactions with Ligands, Drugs, and other Proteins

Enzyme Structure Function

Grading

  • Midterm 1 25%
  • Midterm 2 25%
  • Final (25% material since Midterm 2, 15% from Midterm 1&2 material) 40%
  • Assignments 10%

NOTES:

Lecture: blended (synchronous lectures, recorded and available online for asynchronous viewing)
Tutorial:  synchronous (students are expected to attend scheduled tutorials remotely) 
Assessments: synchronous midterm exams (students must take exams during scheduled class time)
Final exam:  synchronous (held during final exam period)
Remote invigilation:  No

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Access to high-speed internet
Computer, no camera required
Specialized software, free student version for download

REQUIRED READING:

Introduction to Proteins: Structure, Function, and Motion, 2nd Ed, Kessel, Amit, Ben-Tal, Nir. 2018. CRC Press LLC. 
ISBN: 9781498747172

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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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.