Fall 2025 - MBB 324 D100
Protein Biochemistry (3)
Class Number: 4682
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 12, 2025
Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Edgar Young
youngec@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4751
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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
- Two 45-minute Midterm Exams (20% each) 40%
- Two 55-minute Cumulative Final Exams (25% each) 50%
- Assignments 10%
NOTES:
The two cumulative exams are held on the same day during the scheduled Final Exam timeslot, with an interviewing 20-minute break.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Introduction to Proteins: Structure, Function, and Motion, 2nd Ed, Kessel, Amit, Ben-Tal, Nir. 2018. CRC Press LLC.
ISBN: 9781498747172
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
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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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.