Biochemistry
X115A (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)
This course examines common molecular processes and chemical reactions that underlie diverse life forms. You begin by studying the relationship between the three-dimensional structure of proteins and their biological activity. Next you look at the mechanism of enzyme action, how enzymes recognize their substrates and enhance reaction rates, and the control of enzymatic activity. Finally, you develop an integrated picture of metabolism in the body by examining metabolic pathways and their regulation and control.
Prerequisites: A college-level course in biology. Organic chemistry is recommended.
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Mon. June 2, Berkeley
MAGGIE C. LOUIE, Ph.D., has a doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology. She has taught biochemistry, organic chemistry, molecular biology, and cancer biology at various colleges and universities. She is also actively engaged in research in the areas of cancer and transcriptional regulation.
- 15 meetings
- June 2 to July 21: Mon. and Wed., 2:30-5:30 pm
- Berkeley: Room 208, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $750 (EDP 404780)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Author: David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox,
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Edition: 5th ed.
Publication Year: 2008
ISBN: 0-7167-7108-X
Mon. June 2, Berkeley
MAGGIE C. LOUIE, Ph.D., has a doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology. She has taught biochemistry, organic chemistry, molecular biology, and cancer biology at various colleges and universities. She is also actively engaged in research in the areas of cancer and transcriptional regulation.
- 15 meetings
- June 2 to July 21: Mon. and Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm
- Berkeley: Room 208, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $750 (EDP 404798)
Enroll
Textbook(s) for this course:
AND
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Author: David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox,
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Edition: 5th ed.
Publication Year: 2008
ISBN: 0-7167-7108-X
Tues. June 10, Redwood City
DIANE WAKEHAM, Ph.D., is a chemistry indtructor at Cañada College in Redwood City. She has taught pharmacology and chemistry at Foothill College and Ohlone College. She has seven years of academic research experience in biophysics and bioinformatics at UC San Francisco and three years of industrial research experience in pharmaceutical formulations.
- 15 meetings
- June 10 to July 29: Tues. and Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm
- Redwood City: Room 11, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
- $750 (EDP 404806)
Enroll
Textbook(s) for this course:
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Author: David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox,
Publisher: W.H Freeman
Edition: 5th/ or 4th
Publication Year: 2008
ISBN: 9780716771081
Sections closed for enrollment
Sat. Jan. 12, San Francisco
ERIN GREEN, Ph.D., recently earned her doctorate from UC Berkeley in molecular and cell biology. Her dissertation work focused on the organization of the genome and the control of gene expression, primarily using biochemical and cell biological research methods. She is currently continuing this work as a postdoctoral researcher. She has previously taught courses in biochemistry and genetics.Revised class schedule in red.
- 15 meetings
- Jan. 12 to April 26: Sat., 9 am-12 pm (no meeting Feb. 23)
- San Francisco: Room 204, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $750 (EDP 413492)
Tues. Jan. 29, Berkeley
MARY ALICE YUND, Ph.D., named Honored Instructor in 2006, has more than 15 years of academic research experience in developmental genetics at UC Berkeley. She has taught genetics at UC Berkeley and Cal State East Bay, and genetics, developmental biology, functional genomics, and an introduction to biotechnology at UC Berkeley Extension. She consults in technology assessment and market research for the biopharmaceutical industry.
- 14 meetings
- Jan. 29 to May 6: Tues., 6:30-9:45 pm (no meeting March 4)
- Berkeley: 103 Genetics and Plant Biology Building, UC campus
- $750 (EDP 413252)
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