Monday 7:00-10:00 PM

January 12-March 29, 2004

CS 24 Young Hall

1. Text: Lehninger "Principles of Biochemistry", David L. Nelson & Michael M. Cox, Third Edition, 2000, Worth Publishers.

2. Lecture Notes: The lecture notes are available on-line, arranged via lecture topic, at: http://www.gravitywaves.com/chemistry. Please bring a printed copy of the lecture notes with you to class to facilitate learning Examination questions will be derived directly from lecture material, i.e. class attendance is essential to do well in this course.

3. Examinations: There will be two examinations (see syllabus for specific dates) each worth 100 points. Absolutely NO make-up exams will be given.

4. Daily Quizes: There will be a ten minute daily quiz (except on exam days) from 7:05 to 7:15 PM. These quizes will total 100 points towards the final grade (equal to one exam grade). No make-up quizes will be given, students arriving late will receive a zero for that days quiz. Regular on time attendance is essential to do well in this class.

5. Final Exam: The final exam is on Monday, March 29, 7:00-10:00 PM.

6. Learning Objectives: This is an objective based course. You will find a list of learning objectives on the web site covering each of the lectures to help you focus and assimilate the material presented.

7. The Goal of this course is to understand nucleic acid structure and function. To discuss recombinant DNA techniques used in the study of genome organization, gene structure, expression and regulation.

8. Grading Criteria: Letter grades will be assigned on the following basis. Grades are not curved.

Scores on the borderline will be considered on an individual basis. Criteria considered will include, but are not limited to, class participation and preparation.

9. Academic Integrity Statement: A university is a community of learners bonded together by the search for knowledge; the pursuit of personal, social, cultural, physical, and intellectual development; and the desire for the liberating effects of an advanced education. Academic integrity is of central importance in the university community and involves committed allegiance to the values, the principles, and the code of behavior held to be central in that community. Integrity concerns honesty and implies being truthful, fair, and free from lies, fraud and deceit.

10. Lehninger Reading List: