Wayland Baptist University
_______ Campus
School of Mathematics and Sciences
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an
academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional
success and service to God and humankind.
COURSE NO. AND TITLE: CHEM 4403-section; Biochemistry II
TERM:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE PHONE NO. AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS:
OFFICE HOURS, BUILDING, AND LOCATION:
Students are encouraged to call or stop by the office any time the instructor is available, including nonposted office hours.
CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Continuation of CHEM 4402; emphasis is placed on enzyme kinetics,
metabolic pathways and biosynthesis. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $45 fee.
PREREQUISITES: CHEM 3404 – Organic Chemistry II
REQUIRED RESOURCES: Thomas M. Devlin, Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, 7th
ed. (2006) Wiley-Liss, Hoboken, NJ.
*or choose from the official booklist
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:
1. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to describe and explain the
fundamental principles of:
a. Enzyme classifications, kinetics and control mechanisms.
b. Membranes and membrane transport proteins.
c. Metabolism.
d. Carbohydrate metabolism.
e. Bioenergetics and oxidative metabolism.
f. Photosynthesis.
g. Lipid metabolism.
h. Metabolic interrelationships.
i. Hormone biochemistry.
2. The laboratory will provide an opportunity for hand-on exercises and laboratory experiments
which will illustrate biochemical concepts emphasized in lecture. The student will be able to carry
out controlled experiments, collect and evaluate data, perform basic statistical analysis and
develop scientific writing ability. Competency will be assessed using written laboratory reports
and graded lab exercises.
3. The student will read and evaluate the experimental design and collected data of experiments
reported in articles selected from the primary scientific literature. Competency will be measured
by written evaluation of the selected articles.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
“The University expects students to make class attendance a priority.”
1. Participation in University sponsored events is an excused absence. Other absences MAY be
excused at the discretion of the instructor.
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2. ALL absences (including for University sponsored events) must be discussed with the instructor
BEFORE the absence or they will be unexcused.
3. If an exam or laboratory work is missed due to an excused absence, it must be made-up within a
week of the scheduled date. Unexcused absences from exams or laboratory can NOT be madeup and a grade of 0% will be recorded for that exam.
4. Lab write-ups are considered to be a part of the scheduled lab time and are due before the next
assigned laboratory exercise is begun.
5. If a student misses 25% of lecture classes or laboratories the student may be dropped from the
class.
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Wayland Baptist University observes
a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the
academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in
suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist
University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability
and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any disability that may require
accommodation during the lecture or laboratory portions of the course. It is of particular importance to
report any condition or disability that may affect the laboratory safety of the individual or others.
Information provided for this purpose will be kept strictly confidential and will not in any way affect the
individual’s course grade.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA:
1. Four hour exams (64%). Hour exams will cover assigned reading and homework problems.
2. Comprehensive final exam (16%).
3. Laboratory (20%). Laboratory work will consist of laboratory exercises, experiments, a
biochemical literature assignment, and laboratory reports. Unless otherwise announced,
completed laboratory reports will generally be due at the beginning of the next regularly
scheduled lab period.
4. Homework. Homework problems will be assigned for each topic covered. Reading the textbook
and completion of homework assignments will be required for success on the exams. Homework
problems will not be collected or graded. Answers to the assigned homework problems will be
posted on the course Blackboard site.
5. Abiding by laboratory safety guidelines at all times. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from
the lab and subsequent reduction in course grade.
6. All assignments turned in late will be penalized at a rate of 20% per school day.
Hour Exams (HE) (4 @ 16% each)
Laboratory (LB)
Final Exam (FE)
Final Grade =
COURSE EVALUATION:
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
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D
F
W
I
60-69%
0-60%
Withdrawal
Incomplete*
*An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of the semester to a student who is passing but
has not completed required work for reasons beyond the student’s control.
The incomplete will be removed only if the required work is completed by the date during the next
academic term given in the academic catalogue. Failure to complete the work by this date will result in
the grade of F.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic
evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just
evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using
the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for
advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final
course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any
recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice
President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The
Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or
lowered to a more proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:
CHAPTER
MAJOR TOPICS
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Enzymes: Classification, Kinetics and Control
12
Biological Membranes: Structure and Membrane Transport
MAJOR TEST #1
15
Carbohydrate Metabolism I: Major Metabolic Pathways and Their Controls
14
Bioenergetics and Oxidative Metabolism
handouts
Photosynthesis
MAJOR TEST #2
16
Carbohydrate Metabolism II: Special Pathways and Glycoconjugates
17
Lipid Metabolism I: Synthesis, Storage and Utilization
18
Lipid Metabolism II: Special Lipids
MAJOR TEST #3
22
Metabolic Interrelationships
23
Biochemistry of Hormones
MAJOR TEST #4
FINAL EXAM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: optional
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
“University students are required to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic
honesty.”
Any student guilty of cheating or other forms of academic dishonesty may be penalized at the instructor’s
discretion by one or more of the following:
1. Assigning a grade of F (0%) to the work in question.
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2. Assigning a grade of F for the entire course.
3. Recommendation for more severe punishment; including probation, suspension, or expulsion
from the University (see student handbook for further information).
Revised 03/18/15
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