CHEM4461 · Chemistry
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course is the first of a two-semester introductory-level sequence in biochemistry. Topics in the first semester focus primarily on the structure, function and biosynthesis of the major biomolecules. Additionally, this course provides an introduction into thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Topics in the second semester will concentrate on metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids; biochemical transformations of these nutrient molecules leading to fuel production will be discussed along with regulatory mechanisms of various metabolic processes.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.2 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.5 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.1 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.1 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect only recovered evaluations connected to this course.
Professor, Chemistry Department
4.0 / 5
3.9 / 5
Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department
4.1 / 5
3.9 / 5
Associate Professor, Chemistry Department
3.0 / 5
3.1 / 5
Professor, Chemistry Department
3.7 / 5
3.4 / 5
Across time
Section-level results available in the recovered archive.
Fall 2024
2 sectionsFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
4 sectionsFall 2021
4 sectionsFall 2020
1 section