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Introductory Biochemistry
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Nidhi Ahuja, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor and instructor at Merritt College, where she teaches biological sciences. She completed her postdoctoral studies at UCSF. Her research focuses on bacterial pathogenesis.
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Paul Tarr, Ph.D., is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the California Institute of Technology, where he studies the metabolism and genetics of hormonal regulation of stem cell function. He has a strong interest in synthetic biology and fermentation reactions, and looks forward to sharing his 15 years of biochemistry and genetics research experience in academia to bring a current real-world perspective of the field. He obtained his bachelor's degree in biochemistry and doctorate in biological chemistry from UCLA.
Textbook(s) for this course:
Biochemistry: A Short Course
Author: John L. Tymoczko, Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Edition: 2d
Publication Year: 2011
ISBN: 1429283602
X105 (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)
A Core Course in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Preparatory Program; an elective in the Certificate Program in the Essentials of Green Chemistry and in the Advanced Biosciences ProgramUnderstand the basic chemistry and overall structure of the most important biological macromolecules presented in this nonlab course, including the study of enzyme catalysis; cellular architecture; intermediary metabolism; and special processes such as photosynthesis, biological oxidation and energy production. Explore the various ways that biological systems react to their environment.
Prerequisites: College-level courses in elementary chemistry and biology required. One or two semesters of organic chemistry is recommended.
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