There will NOT be a peptide sequencing problem such as the homework problem. However, you should know what is involved in peptide sequencing such as the Edman degradation, amino acid analysis, etc. I could not come up with a question concerning the structure and properties of amino acids that wasn't ambiguous or gave an advantage to those in the class that has BioSci 110. So, there will not be any questions on the Final Exam which will require you to know any of the amino acid sidechains or their properties. However, you should know the general structure of an amino acid.
Organic chemistry is a three dimensional science.
Office hours are subject to change or cancellation without prior announcement. E-mail is an excellent way to communicate with me. A weekly help session with be held Tue. A tentative schedule of topics is listed below. Exam dates are indicated on the schedule below and will NOT be changed.