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MB&B117
Structure, Symbols and Patterns--Elementary Biochemistry
MB&B117 SP
Not Currently Offered
This is a first level general education course in the NSM
area. The objective of this course is to develop the
methods of thought and understanding of the fundamentals,
background and principles that are useful in thinking
critically about environmental problems, health, and
nutrition. The course will cover the elementary concepts of
biochemistry from small molecules and hemoglobin to DNA,
using a historical perspective and case studies.
MAJOR READINGS
Haake, THE MOLECULAR OF LIVING SYSTEMS
Asimow, THE CHEMICALS OF LIFE
Mason, HISTORY OF THE SCIENCES
Watson, THE DOUBLE HELIX
"Nutrition"
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Four examinations and one
research paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course cannot
be taken for credit in addition to MB&B115 or CHEM115. This
is a first level general education course in the NSM area.
Students must be present at the first lecture in order to
register for the course.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students
must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture and one discussion section per week.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MB&B
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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