BMSC200 Syllabus Online Term 2 2021

Dr.
Scott Napper
BMSC 200 Class Syllabus Biochemistry, Microbiology &
Biomolecules Immunology
Online –PAWS/Course Tools Phone: 306-966-1546
January 11-April 13, 2021 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
By Appointment
Land Acknowledgement
Our Saskatoon campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.
Course Description
The official course description and prerequisites are in the U of S Course and Program Catalogue
available at http://www.usask.ca/calendar/coursecat/
Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this class, students should be able to:
1. Draw the molecules that represent the building blocks of the four classes of biomolecules to be
studied in this course; proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. This would include the
amino acids, nucleotides, select monosaccharides and basic lipid structures.
2. Explore the nature of the linkages between the various building blocks to the creation of higher
order structures. This would include peptide bonds, glycosidic linkages and phosphodiester
linkages.
3. Explore the various forces, covalent and non-covalent, contribute to the formation and
stabilization of the various biomolecules.
4. Explain how the various structures of different biomolecules contributes to their biological
functions. For example, oxygen storage/delivery by hemoglobin and myoglobin, reaction catalysis
by enzymes, information storage/utilization by nucleic acids, energy storage by carbohydrates
and lipids, membrane formation and transport by lipids and proteins.
Required Resources
Tymoczko, John, Biochemistry: A Short Course 3rd Edition (2015). The Launchpad feature will not be
used for this course.
Textbooks are available from the University of Saskatchewan Bookstore: http://www.usask.ca/bookstore/

See the “Required Readings” section in each module in Blackboard Learn for a detailed required
readings list and schedule.
Evaluation and Grading Scheme

Module Quizzes 20%
Midterm Exam 30%
Final Exam 50%
Total 100%
Detailed descriptions of assessments will be in the “Evaluations” section in your course site.
Distance Education Unit, University of Saskatchewan

Class Schedule
Module Title Readings Module Quiz Date
Introduction to Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, Jan 21-22
Biochemistry Berg and Stryer 3rd Edition All of Chapter 1
Water Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, Jan 28-29
Berg and Stryer 3rd Edition All of Chapter 2
Amino Acids, Peptides Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, Feb 04-05
and Proteins Berg and Stryer 3rd Edition All of Chapter 3
Three Dimensional Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, Feb 11-12
Structures of Proteins Berg and Stryer 3rd Edition All of Chapter 4
Protein Function Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, Feb 25-26
Midterm Exam Monday March 1 8:30-
9:30 AM
Enzymes Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, March 11-12
Berg and Stryer 3rd Edition All of Chapters 6,
7 and 8
Carbohydrates Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, March 18-19
Lipids Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, March 25-26
Biological Membranes Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, March 31-April 01
and Transport Berg and Stryer 3rd Edition All of Chapter 12
Nucleic Acids Biochemistry: Short Course by Tymoczko, April 08-09
Final Exam To be determined
Completing Quizzes
There will be a short online quiz at the end of each module consisting of 10 multiple choice questions.
Each quiz will be available for the dates indicated in the Class Schedule from 6 AM of the first day to
11:00PM of the second day Saskatchewan time. Note however that once the quiz is started, it will be
open for only 15 minutes to complete. Each of the ten quizzes count for 2% of your final grade.
Please note that online quizzes are viewed and treated the same as any other exam. Online quizzes are
tracked and monitored for irregularities. Any collusion, collaborating, copying, cheating or any form of
academic misconduct is a very serious offence at the University of Saskatchewan and could result in
suspension or expulsion from the university.
Unauthorized duplication/recording of the Quizzes, in whole or in part, will be considered academic

misconduct and subject to disciplinary action. Student activity within the Quizzes is recorded.
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Mid-term and Final Exams
Check the Class Schedule for the date of the midterm exam for this class. The date and time of the final
exam will be available in your PAWS account once the exam schedule has been posted.
There will be two comprehensive examinations on the content of the course. The format of the midterm
and final examinations will consist of multiple-choice questions.
Midterm Exam
Value: 30% of final grade
Date: See Class Schedule
Length: 1 hour
Purpose: The midterm exam will be an online comprehensive exam covering materials of Modules
1 through 5. The exam will be a closed- book exam. Calculators are permitted.
You will be notified through your PAWS email and on the course site of the exact date and location.
Final Exam
Value: 50% of final grade
Date: See Class Schedule
Length: 2 hours
Purpose: The final exam will be an online comprehensive exam covering all the material of the
course. Emphasis of the exam (75% of the questions) will be placed on post midterm
material.
Description: The final exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam will be a closed-
book exam. Calculators are permitted.
Students are encouraged to review all examination policies and procedures at

http://students.usask.ca/academics/exams.php
Any collusion, collaborating, copying, cheating or any form of academic misconduct is a very serious
offence at the University of Saskatchewan and could result in suspension or expulsion from the university.
Additional Evaluation Information

Understanding Your Grades
Information on literal descriptors for grading at the University of Saskatchewan can be found at:
https://students.usask.ca/academics/grading/grading-system.php
Please note: There are different literal descriptors for undergraduate and graduate students.
More information on the Academic Courses Policy on course delivery, examinations and assessment of
student learning can be found at: http://policies.usask.ca/policies/academic-affairs/academic-courses.php
The University of Saskatchewan Learning Charter is intended to define aspirations about the learning
experience that the University aims to provide, and the roles to be played in realizing these aspirations by
students, instructors and the institution. A copy of the Learning Charter can be found at:
http://teaching.usask.ca/about/policies/learning-charter.php
Integrity Defined
“Integrity is expected of all students in their academic work – class participation, examinations,
assignments, research, practica – and in their non-academic interactions and activities as well.” (Office of
the University Secretary)
It is your responsibility to be familiar with the University of Saskatchewan policies and procedures on
Academic Misconduct (http://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-appeals/academic-
misconduct.php) ) and Non-Academic Misconduct (https://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-
appeals/non-academic-misconduct.php).
Access and Equity Services

If you are a student needing accommodations based on a diagnosed disability (learning, medical,
physical, and/or mental health), religion, family status (including pregnancy), and/or gender identity, you
must register with Access and Equity Services (AES) in order to access AES programs and supports.
Information about AES can be found at https://students.usask.ca/health/centres/access-equity-
services.php
For AES exam accommodations please ensure that you fill out the AES Exam Accommodation form
within the applicable deadlines. (https://students.usask.ca/health/aes/accommodations.php)
Distance and Distributed Library Services

As a U of S student, if you are located outside of Saskatoon, you can find help accessing library
resources and services at: https://library.usask.ca/ddls/#RegisterforDDLS.
Copyright
Every effort has been made to trace ownership of all copyrighted material and to secure permission from
copyright holders. In the event of any question arising as to the use of any material, we will be pleased to
make the necessary corrections. The University of Saskatchewan copyright policy is available at
http://www.usask.ca/copyright/.
Acknowledgements
Class author: Dr. Scott Napper, Faculty, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology, University of
Saskatchewan
Instructional design: Kristine Dreaver-Charles, Instructional Designer, Distance Education Unit, University
of Saskatchewan

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Course Learning Outcomes

Textbooks are available from the University of Saskatchewan Bookstore: http://www.usask.ca/bookstore/

Evaluation and Grading Scheme

Distance Education Unit, University of Saskatchewan

Unauthorized duplication/recording of the Quizzes, in whole or in part, will be considered academic

Students are encouraged to review all examination policies and procedures at

Additional Evaluation Information

Access and Equity Services

Distance and Distributed Library Services

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