Fall  2002
General Information
Welcome to Structural Biochemistry class for the Fall Quarter 2002 at the Division of Biology 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.  To guide you through the lecture, a class reader is available at the university bookstore. This reader is an outline of the lecture and is meant as a guideline, not a substitute, for the textbook.
Grades

Midterm         40%   PART I
Final Exam     60%   PARTS II&III
(Final is not cumulative)

IMPORTANT POLICY NOTICE

Study Guide 
Questions  to help you prepare for the exams. 

Lecture Slides (PDF format)

 Updates & Exam Keys

Final exam key and grading information
(no more regrading requests accepted for Fall 02)

Final Exam Distribution
Exams are available Pacific Hall, 3rd level, elevator lobby with waiver signature.
 
 
 
 
 

Key and grading information for midterm
 
Teaching Assistants
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Andrew Hires
Matt Pecot
Lawrence Alejandro
Nina Haste
Kris Chiles
Philong Ta
Jennifer Yaung
 		 Text Books
required:
Class Reader, available at University Bookstore
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, Nelson, Cox, 3rd 2000

Further readings not required, may be used in addition and/or replacement for Lehninger:
Introduction to Protein Structure, by Brandon and Tooze, 2nd ed., 1999 
Kinemage Supplement (interactive CD ROM), by Richardson&Richardson 
Biochemistry, by Voet and Voet, 2nd ed., 1995
Biochemistry, by L. Stryer, 4th ed., 1995
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Please send any questions or comments regarding this class to Lukas Buehler

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