BIOL4350 · Biology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course is designed to introduce biology and biochemistry majors to the subject with an emphasis on understanding the biochemical principals that are crucial to biological function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. The material includes: (1) the structure and chemistry of biomolecules, including amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids; (2) the key metabolic pathways and enzymology involved in the synthesis/degradation of carbohydrates; and (3) the cycling of energy through biological systems. Reference will be made to alterations in biochemical structures, processes, and pathways that relate to specific diseases.Prerequisites:BIOL2000, BIOL2040, CHEM2231, CHEM2233 and any 3000 level biology elective.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.1 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.8 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.2 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.0 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~7
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
2 sectionsSpring 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionFall 2020
1 sectionSpring 2020
1 section