CHEM 460: Advanced Biochemistry

Course Description

Metabolic and biosynthetic pathways will be emphasized and the biochemical descriptions of molecular immunology will be introduced.  Prerequisite:  A grade of C or better in CHEM 305 , concurrent enrollment in CHEM 465 (Biochemical Methods).

Credit Hours

4.0 hours

Offerings

This course is offered each year in the Spring semester.

Syllabus (Spring, 2004)

• Instructor: Mark E. Hemric, Ph.D. ; Associate Professor of Chemistry
• Office: WSB 202A; Hours: I am usually available M & F (12-1), W (12-3) and TTh (11-1).  However, please check my calendar and then call 878-2048 or E-Mail for a specific appointment.
• Texts:
• Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M., Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry , Third Edition, 2000, Worth
• Goldsby, R.A., Kindt, T.J., Osborne, B.A., Kuby, J., Immunology , Fifth Edition, 2003, W. H. Freeman

•  DISABILITIES: Oklahoma Baptist University is committed to providing equal access to University programs and services for all students. Under University policy and federal and state laws, students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations to ensure the student has an equal opportunity to perform in class. If any member of the class has such a disability and needs special academic accommodations, please contact Mr. Bobby Canty in the Student Services Center, GC 101, as soon as possible to discuss possible accommodations. Do not hesitate to contact me if any assistance is needed in this process.

• MISCONDUCT: Cheating will not be tolerated! First offense will result in a conference with Dr. Hemric. Then, subsequent offenses will be dealt with according to O.B.U. policy and procedures.

• JOURNAL DISCUSSIONS:  The journal "Biochemistry" is published every week.  Each week one student will select one article to read and lead the discussion with the other students and Dr. Hemric during the first 30 minutes of CHEM465:  Biochemical Methods.  The successful presentation will be rated as either pass or fail and worth 25 points each.

• LITERATURE PROJECTS: Both projects will involve searching research periodicals to extract current research articles which support the student's documentation. Creativity in the oral presentation is encouraged.

Project 1:  Students should choose an metabolically caused disease and construct an oral presentation of it's discovery, molecular mechanism and treatment.  In addition to the background, choose a current (2000+) publication in which research has been complete on the disease.   The disease should be selected  and approved by February 20 and the presentations will be given in either Microsoft Powerpoint or Corel Presentations on March 15.  Each student should give a copy of their presentation to Dr. Hemric on a CDROM, 3.5" diskette or zip disk.

Project 2:  Students should choose an immunologically caused disease and construct an oral presentation of it's discovery, molecular mechanism and treatment.  In addition to the background, choose a current (2000+) publication in which research has been complete on the disease.   The disease should be selected and approved by April 2 and the presentations will be given Microsoft Powerpoint or Corel Presentations on April 26 .  Each student should give a copy of their presentation to Dr. Hemric on a CDROM, 3.5" diskette or zip disk.


• EXAMS: The format for exam questions will be essay and problem solving. While the majority of exam questions will be formulated from information presented in lecture and text, some questions will ask the student to apply information to new or different situations. Lectures are intended to highlight specific subjects in order to focus student's studies. Information within the text should be used to better understand the subjects highlighted during in lecture. Exams can be made-up only in the situations listed below and no more than one week will be allowed for making up an exam .
 
• a. Approval was given by Dr. Hemric prior to test date
• b. Illness: University "sick-list" and a message left at Dr. Hemric's extension (2048) or E-Mail
• c. Death in family
 
• GRADING:

Exams		600 points
Final Exam		150 points
Journal Discussions		50 points
Presentation 1		100 points
Presentation 2		100 points
Total		1000 Points