Principles of Biochemistry , 2nd ed. No commercial laboratory manual. Experiments are taken from a variety of sources and usually rewritten to some extent. Three or four outside readings are assigned. Lab reports are written in the lab and turned in as you leave.
Problems assignments once a week, turned in.
Outside reading assignments on reserve in the Main Library. To bring out the relationship between the biological function of molecules and their chemical and physical properties. To show the interaction of biology, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Usually time does not permit the study of replication, protein biosynthesis, or photosynthesis. Use of radioisotopes, and cmr in tracking metabolic pathways.