Class Description

Description: (6 classes) We will learn about the chemical reactions within living organisms. Combining biology and chemistry , we will look at the biochemistry of the cell, metabolism, and genetics.

*Slide show and notes will be posted in Google Classroom. A quiz will be posted for each lesson to be completed at home, using the posted materials. Additionally, there will be a short weekly question for students to respond to. After they post their reply, they will respond to another classmate’s post.

All material will be supplied by the teacher through Google Classroom.

1. Class #1 - Molecular components of cells Part 1 - Chemistry as a basis of biological phenomena, water, pH, amino acids, & proteins 
2. Class #2 - Molecular components of cells Part 2 - Nucleotides, nucleic acids, recombinant DNA (cloning/chimeric genes)
3. Class #3 - Molecular components of cells Part 3 - Lipids, membranes, carbohydrates, & cell surfaces
4. Class #4 - Enzymes
5. Class #5 - Cellular Energetics - Thermodynamics of biological systems, ATP & energy-rich compounds
6. Class #6 - Metabolism and Its Regulation - overview, glycolysis, energy producing pathways

Additional Information

Class size: 4-12 students

Supplies: Instructor will provide materials to print or view as a PDF

Prerequisites

General, beginning biology and chemistry knowledge are helpful but not required.

Class tags:
Biochemistry General