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GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY II covers biosynthesis, signal transduction, nucleic acid metabolism, and protein synthesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires significant memorization of metabolic pathways and reactions. Students report that dense content and difficult exams necessitate creating condensed study tables and dedicating ample time to preparation to finish exams on time.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers the chemistry of biological materials, intermediary metabolism, and protein structure.
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Historical reviews of Aaron Hoskins, Michael Cox, Timothy Grant: Students must read the textbook to succeed, as lectures alone are insufficient. Exams cover vast amounts of information, including small details, and can be challenging with easy point loss despite preparation.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Lectures on nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, emphasizing biochemical and physiological fundamentals of nutrition.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers the chemistry, nutrition, and metabolism of biological systems.
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The course involves four noncumulative exams requiring significant memorization of cycles and pathways. Some reviewers find their specific sections dense and difficult, particularly those focusing on catabolism, while others note that exams are fair if students study practice problems.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers the molecular basis of bacterial physiology and genetics, focusing on mechanisms like transcription, translation, and gene regulation.
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Historical reviews of Katrina Forest: Exams are open book but very hard, forcing students to understand material inside out and problem-solve on the fly.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BIOCHEMICAL METHODS introduces modern biochemical laboratory techniques and current literature through lab experiments and student seminars.
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Historical reviews of Lynne Prost: Reviewers report that lectures move too fast to take notes and lab grading criteria are unclear. The lab work is described as tedious and repetitive for those with prior experience, while exams are considered easy.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers genetics and genomics applied to plant development, including breeding systems, linkage, and genome structure.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CHEMICAL BIOLOGY covers the chemistry and biology of macromolecules and applies organic chemistry to cell biology and biomedicine.
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Historical reviews of Andrew Buller: The course requires reading papers and completing assignments, characterized as heavy biology with a high difficulty rating.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025BIOCHEM 100 introduces students to the biochemistry discipline, department, faculty research, university resources, and career paths.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A seminar for CIBM program trainees discussing current research in computation and informatics in biology and medicine.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A graduate seminar focusing on presentations and discussions of recent chemical biology research.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025BIOCHEM 104 introduces molecular life and evolution, exploring current biotechnology and genetic topics to foster scientific literacy.
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Homework requires approximately 30 minutes per week, indicating a manageable workload.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026This graduate course covers various selected topics in contemporary macromolecular and biophysical chemistry.
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The course difficulty is rated as moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 729 covers specialized subjects of current interest in biochemistry.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 299 is an independent study course where students conduct research under the direct guidance of a Biochemistry faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A seminar for Biotechnology Training Program trainees to present their research for critical review by an audience.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026BIOCHEM 699 offers academic credit for research, library, or laboratory work conducted under faculty guidance.
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Aaron Hoskins receives a single negative review citing poor communication and judgment, which the reviewer claims negatively impacts student career prospects.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026