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Chem 3310 Molecular Biochemistry-Syllabus-2021 Spring(2)
Molecular Biochemistry (CHEM 3310 )
Texas Tech University
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Chem 3310--Molecular Biochemistry
Syllabus (Spring, 2021)
Instructor: Dr. Huazhong Shi Class Location: Online through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Office: Chemistry 413 A ‐ Lecture Times: TR 09:30 – 10:50 AM Phone: (806) 834- E mail: ‐ huazhong@ttu (You must have CHEM 3310 in the subject title of the email) Office Hours: TR 2:00-3:00 PM through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra online system
Required Text & Other Material :
- Biochemistry: A Short Course by Tymoczko, Berg, Gatto & Stryer, Freeman Press, 2019 ( 4th Edition ) ISBN-10: 1-319-11463-
A special TTU version of the book has been printed with the intention of being cheaper than the above textbook: CHEM 3310 Molecular Biology (together with Sapling and REEF) ISBN-10: 1319351476 (for the bundle) ISBN-13: 9781319351472 (for the bundle)
- iClicker/REEF Polling Engagement system (iclicker/)
- Sapling Learning Online Homework (saplinglearning/ibiscms/login/)
A negotiated lower price bundle is available via the on campus bookstore.
Course : This one semester fundamental biochemistry course covers textbook Chapters 1 21. ‐ ‐ Pre requisites for the course are two successfully completed semesters of organic chemis‐ ‐ try. The first day of class is Thursday, January 21; the drop deadline without academic penalty is Thursday, February 4th; and the last day of class will be Tuesday, May 4th. The official final exam time will be on Thursday, May 6th from 7:30 to 10:00 AM. The final exam will be online through Blackboard Respondus LockDown Browser.
Learning Outcomes : The fully successful student will know the structure and function of biological molecules including water, amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids; the role of several model proteins including myosin, actin, keratin, collagen, myoglobin, hemoglobin and chymotrypsin. The student will understand the role of phospholipids as structural elements in biological membranes and properties of proteins associated with membranes; know the chemical principles involved in the assembly, from simpler precursors, of biological macromolecules ( e ., oligo and polysaccharides, DNA and proteins); understand the chemical principles involved in ‐ sequencing DNA and proteins; the structure, function and transport across biological ‐ membranes; and the biochemical reactions of several aspects of primary metabolism including glycolysis, citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. The successful student will also understand the mathematical principles used to analyze enzyme kinetics and be able to use
enzyme kinetics to examine catalytic efficiency, enzyme substrate affinity and the mechanism of enzyme inhibition.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes: The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of homework assignments and/or quizzes, midterm exams, and the final exam. In addition, participation via REEF (see below) will also contribute to the student’s overall grade.
Course Grading: Exams: 15% each - 3 exams totaling 45% Final Exam: 25% - this is a mandatory exam and will be comprehensive Sapling Homework: 15% - You will be given an unlimited number of attempts to answer your homework questions, however every successive attempt will reduce the total points available for that problem by 5% Attendance and Participation: 15% - The REEF system will be used for attendance and ensuring that the class has understood and grasped key concepts via in-class polling and questions. You are required to answer all polled questions for credit towards your participation grade. There will be no extra credit available. No exceptions. Tentative Grading Scale: A 90-100%; B 78-89%; C 68-77%; D 55-67%; F<55% The grading scale can be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion based on grade distribution.
Blackboard: Blackboard is an online content management center for Chemistry 3310-001. It will serve as an area for me to post lecture notes, course information, make announcements, and report grades. It also provides a forum like module in which you can ask questions directed towards me or your fellow students, discuss homework, exams etc. You are responsible for accessing any of these documents and printing them for yourself, as I will only provide electronic copies. You can sign up at ttu.blackboard. Blackboard Collaborate Ultra will be used for synchronous online teaching, and the lectures will be recorded for later review by needed students.
Attendance/Participation, Homework, Exams, and Schedule : I will only be allowing the use of computers or smart devices to participate in polls. You will need to purchase a Reef subscription for this course. For questions regarding Reef subscriptions, please see the FAQ’s below or visit the iClicker support website at (macmillan.force/iclicker/s/).
We are using iClicker alone (not integrated into Blackboard) for attendance and quizzes. Attendance will be cross-examinated with the recorded attendance on Blackboard if issues like malfunctioning of devices occur. Please go to ttu.blackboard and find the link in the course labeled iClicker/Reef Access under the Course Homepage tab and follow the instructions to either create a Reef Student account or to link an existing Reef Student account. Once you have a iClicker Reef account, you need add my course (Chem 3310-Molecular Biochemistry) to your account, and you will be ready to participate in class. REEF runs well on any smart device (iPhone, Android phone, iPad, Android tablet or laptop) that can access the Internet. Even if you are using a smart device, it is better to use WiFi connection rather than relying on your cellphone data plan because the cellular signal could be weak. If you
- Need Help? Answers to many common questions are found in our Student Support Community. If you need direct assistance you can also contact technical support: macmillan.force/macmillanlearning/s/.
The following link includes more detailed instructions on how to register for your course: macmillan.force/macmillanlearning/s/article/Sapling-Learning-Student-Single-Sign- On
Technical software problems can be e mailed to ‐ support@saplinglearning. Please see on‐ line homework for assignment due dates.
Your homework will have assigned due dates which appear on the Sapling homework website. The tentative due date for Ch1-Ch10 homework is March 21, 2021 , and the tentative due date for Ch11-Ch21 homework is May 5, 2021. It is your responsibility to finish the homework before the due date. There will be no ‘reopening’ of the homework under any circumstances. The time the homework will be closed is always 11:55 PM (midnight) on the day it is due.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend all lectures. You are responsible ( even if absent ) for all material, assignments, announcements and course changes that may occur. It is assumed you are here to learn; therefore, anything that serves to distract the instructor or other students will not be tolerated.
Part of your total grade in the class depends upon your attendance and participation via the REEF polling system. As such, all absences ( unless officially excused by TTU ) will have a detrimental impact on your final grade. You will be allowed two ‘no questions asked’ absences. This does NOT include exams. This attendance policy is non-negotiable.
iClicker Information For Students How to Create an iClicker Reef Student Account iClicker Reef Purchasing Options How Students Register for Reef How Students Register an iClicker Remote in Reef How to View Course History and Session Results in Reef How to Use Study Tools in Reef
Students with disabilities: Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, you may contact the Student Disability Services office in 335 West Hall or 806-742-2405.
Religious Holy Day : A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for
the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence.
Academic Honesty : It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a most serious offense and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. If a student is found cheating during any of the exams, they will automatically receive a 0 for that exam which will count towards the final grade in the course. The instructor/proctors reserves the right to move a student to a different seating location at any time during the exam.
Confidentiality: Grades are posted on the homework and TTU blackboard sites and only you should have access to your account. Make sure you check there for all assignment and exam grades for the semester.
Exam Dates: All exams are mandatory. Failure to take an exam will result in a 0 for that exam and will count towards the final course grade. Cases of extreme circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis and at the discretion of the instructor. In those cases, and in the case that the absence is excused by an official TTU function, the student will be able to drop that exam score from their total grade, in which case the other exams will count as 22% towards the total grade in the class.
All exams during this semester will not be during the scheduled lecture times. Each exam will cover the material up to the exam date and the final exam is comprehensive. Cellular phones, tablets, laptops or any other communication devices are not permitted during the exam. Any student caught using such a device during the exam will receive an automatic 0 for the exam which will count towards the final course grade. In addition, the student will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for academic review.
All exams will be conducted through Blackboard Respondus LockDown Browser testing system.
Exam 1: Thursday, February 18th from 7 – 9 PM Exam 2: Thursday, March 18th from 7 – 9 PM Exam 3: Thursday, April 22nd from 7 – 9 PM Final Exam: Thursday May 6th from 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
TTU Resources for Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Violence: Texas Tech University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from gender and/or sex discrimination of any kind. Sexual assault, discrimination, harassment, and other Title IX violations are not tolerated by the University. Report any incidents to the Office for Student Rights & Resolution , (806)-742-SAFE (7233) or file a report online at titleix.ttu/students. Faculty and staff members at TTU are committed to connecting you to resources on campus. Some of these available resources are: TTU Student Counseling Center, 806-742-3674, depts.ttu/scc/ (Provides confidential support on campus.) TTU Student
Chem 3310 Molecular Biochemistry-Syllabus-2021 Spring(2)
Course: Molecular Biochemistry (CHEM 3310 )
University: Texas Tech University
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