ILAS Biochemistry Principles Seminar Lecture List
This seminar covers the core principles of biochemistry, focusing on the main concepts while avoiding unnecessary details. Most discussions take place in class on the whiteboard, where additional information is shared based on teacher-student discussions. These lecture videos ensure that all students, regardless of their pace, have access to the material. Stronger students can quickly review or watch at 2x speed, while others can take their time for thorough understanding. Whether preparing for the next seminar or catching up after an absence, these videos aim to ensure no one is at a disadvantage when discussing topics in class or completing homework assignments.
Select a lecture below to view available download and streaming mirrors:
Week 7: Protein Methods
- Block 1: Lysis
- Block 2: Chromatography and Sequencing
Week 8: Enzyme Basics
- Block 1: Introduction to Enzymes, Cofactors
- Block 2: Importance of Gibbs Free Energy
Week 10: Carbohydrates
- Block 1: Introduction to Carbohydrates, Carbohydrate Isomers
- Block 2: Monosaccharides - Cyclization and Modifications
Week 12: Lipids
- Block 1: Introduction to Lipids, Simple Fatty Acids, Melting Point and Fluidity
- Block 2: Membrane Lipids: Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Glycolipids.
- Concepts: Lipids and Membrane Lipids: "Quick" explanation of the Main Concepts