BioChemistry / Toxicology BL 415-01: Syllabus
BioChemistry / Toxicology BL 415-01: Syllabus
CLASS MEETING TIME / ROOM
Class Meeting
Time: Room 209 - MF: 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 Room110 Spring 2007
COURSE DESCRIPTION
.Biochemistry / Toxicology (4): Application and integration
of biochemical processes to the functioning of whole organisms. Toxicological
emphasis will be related to medical and environmental concerns. Prerequisites:
Environmental Studies 206, Chemistry 201, 202, and recommend Chemistry 320,321
or permission of professor. (Offered on demand.)
TEXTS
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Nelson, Cox, __rd Edition, Worth Publishers.
RESOURCES
UNDERSTAND! Biochemistry CD-ROM (packaged with text)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
*Educational Objectives from the Academics section of Montreat
College's web site: http://www.montreat.edu
COURSE COMPONENTS
Classroom Meetings. Lectures / Discussion will
utilize primarily the course text / CD-ROM and build upon foundational principles
covered in lower level foundational Biology courses. Chapters are to be
read before the lectures that cover that material.
Laboratory. Laboratory periods are optional and will focus on technical
skills of biochemistry and utilize these to illustrate means to investigate
various topics that may be selected as an "A" project (see below)
of the course.
Review. Students are to review related introductory material from
the of previous courses before the lecture dealing with this material. Previous
material is to be reviewed before class. Students are encouraged to work
in groups to assist their review.
Homework.
Problems will be assiged in some sessions. These
are due at the beginning of the next class.
Tests. The course is divided into unit tests. The exam only covers
the last unit. Unannounced quizzes may be given.
Writing Assistance. All students are encouraged to take advantage
of the resources available in the Writing Center, located adjacent to the
Bell Library computer lab. See http://www.montreat.edu/writing for more
information.
Web and CD-ROM Resources. Your text purchase is packaged with resources
(enclosed CD-ROM with web links) that will be helpful in preparation and
assistance. Do not forget the wide array of resources in our library and
what you have access to on-line from the Montreat College web.
Resource Room. The Resource room on the second floor will be available
to the class. Computer and other literature resources are available in this
room.
A-Project. If the student would like to purse the work required for
an "A" in the class, an independent project is required. Otherwise,
the highest grade received in the class is a "B". The project
is for the student that seeks to bring their grade to the level of excellence.
The project is designed around the student's interests and is linked with
the course materials. The student with this recognized initiative will be
required to develop a project, organize their goals, develop a time line
of tasks, anticipate project dynamics, and determine the utilization of
the project within the class.
Optional Course Components.
This course may be customized to the needs and background of the student.
The below schedule is proposed for a lecture course and laboratory explorations
are encouraged to be performed through the "A" project. However,
the student can work-out a customization of lecture and laboratory investigation
related directly to the course and mentored by the professor. Please see
me immediately about working out any course customized changes that would
serve you better than what you see below in the class schedule.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance. Each class is important. You will need to notify
me prior to missing a class. Upon missing class, you are required to check
with two / three other students to gather all assignments and materials
covered. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS DURING YOUR ABSENCE.
Being late 3 times equals one absence. Students who miss more than six
classes will receive an "F" for the course.
Class Participation. Students are expected to be prepared for and participate
in discussions and class activities. Assigned readings must be read prior
to class.
EVALUATION
GRADING PROCEDURES
[Project (only required for students pursing an "A" level grade)
10%]
Tests (3 each 20%) 60%
Exam 20%
Homework Assignments 20%
Grading Scale: Project and a grade compilation of: A=100-92, A- = 91-90,
Grade compilation without project:B+=above 89-88, B=87-82, B-=81-80,
C+=79-78, C=77-72,C-=71-70,
D+=69-68,D=67-62, D-=61-60, F= below 60.
The instructor reserves the right to adjust final grades based on attendance,
attitude, behavior and/or special projects. Unannounced quizzes will be
given and incorporated into the second unit test. Material for quizzes and
exams will come directly from the lectures and reading assignments. You
are responsible for material discussed in class.
Lecture meets on Tuesday and Thursday, 8-9:20pm. and one additional hour
a week - TB Determined with the class,
| Week of: | Lecture Topic / Text (Chapter Reading Assignment ) | |
| Jan. 8 | Water, Chapter 2 |
| Jan.15 | Water, Chapter 2 Amino Acids. Peptides, and Proteins, Chapter 3 |
| Jan. 22 | Amino Acids. Peptides, and Proteins, Chapter 3 The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins, Chapter 4 |
| Jan. 29 | Protein Function, Chapter 5 |
| Feb. 5 | Enzymes, Chapter 6 TEST - I (Chapters 2-6) |
| Feb. 12 | Carbohydrates and Glycobiology, Chapter 7 |
| Feb. 19 | Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, Chapter 8, DNA-Based Infromation Technologies, Chapter 9 |
| Feb. 26 | Lipids, Chapter 10 TEST - II (Chapters 7-10) |
Spring Break - March 5-9. Have a great break. | |
| March 12 | Biological Membranes and Transport, Chapter 11, Biosignaling, Chapter 12 |
| March 19 | Principles of Bioenergetics, Chapter 13 Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway, Chapter 14 |
| March 26 | Principles of Metabolic Regulation: Glucose and Glycogen, Chapter 15 |
| April 2 | The Citric Acid Cycle, Chapter 16 [Carbohydrate Biosynthesis - brief glance
at this chapter] Test-III (Chapters 11-16) |
| April 9 [Th only] | Fatty Acid Catabolism, Chapter 17 |
| April 16 | Oxidative Phosphorylation and Photophosphorylation, Chapter 19 |
| April 23 | Hormonal Regulation and Integration of Mammalian Metabolism, Chapter 23 Principles of Toxicology |
| April 30 | Final Exam: (Last Unit - Chapters:17,19,23 and Toxicology Materials) May 4th, Friday @ 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. |
| Montreat College Academic Integrity Policy a. Definition of Academic Dishonesty Academic Dishonesty, such as cheating on tests and plagiarizing essays, violates the fundamental trust underlying all academic work: that the work be the product of the student who submitted it. Montreat College defines Academic Dishonesty as the representation of another's words, ideas, or images as one's own. It applies equally to intentional and unintentional quotations, paraphrases, visual images, auditory images, and all electronic means of storage and communication. Academic Dishonesty results in these disciplines and punishments. b. Discipline of Academic Dishonesty When professors suspect students of academic dishonesty, they will confront the students with their charges in writing. The only possible disciplinarian actions are, (1) a "zero" for the assignment, or (2) an "F" for the course. Students may choose to admit their guilt of Academic Dishonesty and waive a hearing. This involves signing the Academic Dishonesty Notice outlining the disciplinary action. The Academic Dishonesty Notice will then be put on file in the registrar's office. Students who do not agree to the professor's charges must appear before a panel of faculty members appointed by the Vice President and Dean of Academics on charges of academic dishonesty. During the intervening period, students must continue to attend class. The panel will convene a hearing with the student and the professor at which the faculty member will explain the student's alleged violation. Students may choose to counter with evidence of their innocence or may admit their guilt. c. Punishment of Academic Dishonesty If the panel indicates, by simple majority vote, that the student has been dishonest, the panel must fail the student for the entire course. The registrar will notify the student in writing that a failing grade, with a notation that it was received for academic dishonesty, has been entered into the student's record, even if the infraction occurs before the semester's official withdrawal date. Students may remove the "F" itself, and enjoy a recalculation of their grade point average by successfully retaking the course, but the dishonesty notation will remain until students apply to the Vice President and Dean of Academics to have it removed following their graduation. Two incidents of academic dishonesty will result in a student's suspension from the College. The student will not be eligible to reapply to Montreat College for at least two years after suspension. If the panel finds the student not guilty of academic dishonesty, it will notify both the student and faculty member; the case will be dropped. d. Exoneration of Academic Dishonesty If exonerating evidence becomes available in the five business days following the registrar's notification, students may appeal to the Academic Affairs committee. Students must remain in the class and work toward its successful completion during the appeal process. |