Summer 2022 - MBB 222 D100
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3)
Class Number: 1229
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 10 – Aug 8, 2022: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 18, 2022
Thu, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Edgar Young
youngec@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4751
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Prerequisites:
or Corequisite CHEM 281.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The structure, function and synthesis of proteins, RNA and DNA and their interrelated biological functions within the cell. An introduction to molecular biology techniques and methods of protein purification and analysis.
COURSE DETAILS:
TOPICS:
- Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Weak chemical interactions
- Thermodynamics and catalysis
- Amino acids, polypeptides
- Protein structure, folding
- Enzyme catalysis, protein function
- DNA structure
- DNA replication
- DNA repair and mutagenesis
- Mobile genetic elements
- Chromosome structure, chromatin
- Prokaryotic transcription
- Eukaryotic transcription
- RNA processing
- Protein synthesis
- Recombinant DNA and protein techniques
Grading
- Three 45-minute Midterm Exams (17% each) 51%
- Two 45-minute Cumulative Exams held in the Final Exam period (17% each) 34%
- Assignments 15%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Scientific calculator: SHARP EL-510RTB
REQUIRED READING:
Miesfeld, Roger L. and Megan M. McEvoy, Biochemistry, 2nd Edition. 2021. W.W. Norton & Company.
ISBN: 9780393533507
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:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2022
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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 summer 2022 term.