This course is designed for the student to learn bio-molecular structure and function within biological systems and how the discoveries of these structures and functions were made.

Here are some tips for succeeding in Biochem or in anything that requires Successful Studying habits. Also, I have provided a study guide to "guide" you throught the chapters and notes you have taken so far in lecture.

Topics with potential quiz

• Life, evolution and thermodynamics
• Water, pH and functional groups
• Amino acid structure and nomenclature
• Protein characteristics and Hemoglobin
• Enzyme mechanics and specificity:
• Enzyme kinetics, regulation and inhibition
• Carbohydrate structure
• Lipid structure
• Complex membranes
• Membrane transport
• Nucleotide structure and coding
• Recombinant DNA science
• Protein and DNA analysis techniques  

  Exam times are indicated on the syllabus or as an announcement in class.

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It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to two fine gentlemen scientists below. Dr. Prescott Deininger on the left is a pioneer in the study of repetitive DNA elements and an important collaborator in my graduate research. Dr. Mark Batzer is no less an icon in the study of human genetic diversity and has been my mentor and friend since 1998. He is now a valuable counsel to me in my professional academic development. Dr. Deininger is Associate Director, Tulane Cancer Center and Professor, Environmental Health Sciences and Dr. Batzer is Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Biological Computation and Visualization Center at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA.