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Introduction to biochemistry and the basic biological and chemical framework of the cell
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Description
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1
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To demonstrate proficiency in basic chemical principles needed to understand biological systems
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2
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To examine the energetics of life related to reaction rates, thermodynamics, and equilibrium
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3
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To identify the basic structural features of the cell and the function and integration of each
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Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the major classes of macromolecules
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Description
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1
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To determine the structure of amino acids and the correlation to the types of amino acids related to the primary structure of proteins
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2
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To demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the three-dimensional structure of proteins and the relatedness to function
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3
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To demonstrate a thorough understanding of enzyme kinetics and the regulation of enzyme activity
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4
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To demonstrate an understanding of the various modes of enzymatic activity and the mechanisms of enzyme action
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5
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To examine the importance of coenzymes and vitamins related to enzyme activity
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6
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To examine the structures, modes of storage, and important functions of carbohydrates
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7
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To examine the structural and functional diversity of lipids
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8
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To examine the architecture of biological membranes, membrane transport, and the transduction of extracellular signals
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Examine the metabolic processes and the major biochemical pathways related to metabolism
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Description
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1
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To demonstrate an understanding of metabolic pathways and the free energy change associated with metabolic reactions and pathways
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2
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To examine the enzymatic reactions of glycolysis and the regulation of key steps involved in the glycolytic pathway
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3
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To develop an understanding of gluconeogenesis, the pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen metabolism, and the regulation of glucose levels in mammals
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4
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To examine the role of the membrane-associated electron transport and ATP synthesis
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5
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To examine the enzymatic reactions associated with the citric acid cycle and the regulation of this process
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6
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To explain the process of photosynthesis as well as the fixation of carbon dioxide
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7
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To develop an understanding of lipid metabolism with regards to synthesis and oxidation and the regulation, absorption, and mobilization of lipids
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8
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To examine the enzymatic reactions involved in the synthesis of amino acids and the reactions involved with amino acid catabolism and the conversion of ammonia to urea
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9
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To examine the synthesis and catabolism of purine and pyrimidine nucleotides
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