CHEM 4461 Biochemistry I
This course is the first of a two-semester introductory-level sequence in biochemistry. Topics in the first semester focus primarily on the structure, function and biosynthesis of the major biomolecules. Additionally, this course provides an introduction into thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Topics in the second semester will concentrate on metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids; biochemical transformations of these nutrient molecules leading to fuel production will be discussed along with regulatory mechanisms of various metabolic processes.
Course overview
- Department
- Chemistry
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.67 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.78 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Eranthie Weerapana | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 89 of 97 |
| Fall 2025 | Konara Pamunuwa | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 89 of 97 |
| Fall 2024 | Huiqing Zhou | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 70 of 76 |
| Fall 2024 | Jia Niu | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 61 of 64 |
| Fall 2023 | Huiqing Zhou | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 75 of 79 |
| Fall 2022 | Eranthie Weerapana | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 89 of 107 |
| Fall 2022 | Jia Niu | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 46 of 56 |
| Fall 2022 | Madison Rubino | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 47 of 54 |
| Fall 2022 | Xueyi Liu | 3.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 45 of 56 |
| Fall 2021 | Arianna Osgood | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 58 of 85 |
| Fall 2021 | Eranthie Weerapana | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 98 of 142 |
| Fall 2021 | Yu Deng | 2.6 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 57 |
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Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05
- Section 06