CHEM 4462 Biochemistry II
This course is the continuation 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, the first course provides an introduction to thermodynamics, kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Topics in the second semester concentrate on metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids. Biochemical transformations of these nutrient molecules leading to fuel production will be discussed. Regulatory mechanisms of various metabolic processes will be discussed as well.
Course overview
- Department
- Chemistry
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.92 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.12 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Jia Niu | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 28 |
| Spring 2026 | Kyrsten Weissheier | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 22 of 28 |
| Spring 2025 | Jianmin Gao | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 34 of 39 |
| Spring 2025 | Kaitlyn Szalay | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 34 of 39 |
| Spring 2024 | Allison Maher | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 18 of 18 |
| Spring 2024 | Jianmin Gao | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 18 of 18 |
| Spring 2023 | Huiqing Zhou | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 27 |
| Spring 2023 | Kyrsten Weissheier | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 27 |
| Spring 2022 | Huiqing Zhou | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 30 |
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Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03