FALL  QUARTER 2000

General Information
Welcome to Structural Biochemistry class for the Fall Quarter 2000 at the Biology Department at UCSD taught by Dr. Lukas Buehler. This class is an introduction to various aspects of structure and function of biologically important macromolecules. These include proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and lipids. The course is divided into 3 major parts covering about three weeks each concluding with closed book examinations. In addition, the reading and understanding of current scientific literature is an essential addition to the textbook. To guide you through the lecture, a class reader is available through soft reserves. This reader is an outline of the lecture and is meant as a guideline, not a substitute, for the textbook (Biochemistry, by Voet and Voet). 
Updates & Exam Keys

Key and grade information

Final exam distribution:
December 13-15, from 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:00
January 8-12, from 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:00
@ Pacific Hall, North Entrance

After January 12, exams can be obtained from Bonner Hall 2402, Tuesdays 10-12am. 
There will be no office hours before the start of the Winter quarter. If you have regrade requests or other matters to discuss, please e-mail or leave a written request in my mailbox at York 3080C. 

Please use the study guide to prepare for 2. midterm
Please use the study guide to prepare for 1. midterm.
Study guide for final exam

Answer key for 1. midterm
Answer key for 2. midterm

IMPORTANT POLICY NOTICE


Grades
First midterm,  see syllabus (during class) 30%
Second midterm,  see syllabus (during class) 30%
Final Exam,  see syllabus  40%


Teaching Assistants
send an E-mail to:
 Tia Shimada
 Jorge Rodriguez
 Karen Pan
 Aliraza Arab
 Deanna Spounias
 Giac Consiglieri
Amie Wu
 
Text Books
Class Reader, available at University Bookstore
Introduction to Protein Structure, by Brandon and Tooze, 2nd ed., 1999 

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Nelson, Cox, 3rd 2000
Biochemistry, by Voet and Voet, 2nd ed., 1995
Biochemistry, by L. Stryer, 4th ed., 1995

Bioinformatics Basics - A new book by L.Buehler and H. Rashidi, to be published December 99 by CRC Press


Study Guide for Exams
Questions relevant to the exams to help you prepare. 

Syllabus| Sections| Office Hours| Images| Software
Please send any questions or comments regarding this class to Lukas Buehler

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