Schedule of Classes

Date Topic Reading Assignment Due

(Karp)

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Aug. 24 Introduction to Macromolecules Chapter 2

and polymerization

Aug. 31 Proteins – function and structure Chapter 2, 11

Sept. 7 Proteins – synthesis Chapter 11

Sept. 14 Posttranslational modifications Chapter 11 Assignment #1

Sept. 21 Computer activity (tentative)

Sept 28 EXAM 1

Oct. 5 Nucleic Acids – structure Chapter 2

Oct. 12 Transcription Chapter 11

LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A “W”

Oct. 19 Regulation of transcription Chapter 12 Assignment #2

Oct. 26 EXAM 2

Nov. 2 DNA structure and replication Chapter 10

Nov. 9 Extensions of DNA replication – PCR, WebCT activity

Sequencing and Human Genome Chapter 13

Nov. 16 DNA mutation and its consequences Chapter 13

Nov. 23 NO CLASS THANKSGIVING

Nov. 30 Lipids Chapter 4 Assignment #3

Dec. 7 Putting it all together

FINAL EXAM: Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 at 10:15 AM

You might also like to check out:

“The World of the Cell” by Becker, et al.

“Molecular Biology” by Weaver

“Essential Cell Biology” by Alberts, et al.

“Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology” by Wolfe

“Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology” by Kleinsmith and Kish