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.
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Week 1: Introduction
- Introduction
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- Non-covalent Bonds
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- Hydrophobic Effect and Summary
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- DNA Structure
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- DNA Structure and Gene Expression
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- Chromatin structure | Types of RNA in gene expression | Template-guided synthesis of RNA
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- tRNA and its role in transcription
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- Amino acids
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- Hydrophobic Amino Acids | Hydrophilic Amino Acids
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- Charged Amino Acids | 1- and 3-letter codes
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- Peptide Bonds and Primary Structure of Proteins
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- Secondary Structure Elements: α-helix and β-sheet
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- Quasi-Secondary Structure Elements: Turns and loops | Tertiary Structure
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- Quaternary Structure
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- Chemical Synthesis of DNA | Electrophoresis | Southern Blotting
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- Sanger Sequencing
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- Block 1: Lysis
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- Block 2: Chromatography and Sequencing
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- Block 1: Introduction to Enzymes, Cofactors
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- Block 2: Importance of Gibbs Free Energy
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- Block 1: Introduction to Carbohydrates, Carbohydrate Isomers
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- Block 2: Monosaccharides - Cyclization and Modifications
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- Block 1: Introduction to Lipids, Simple Fatty Acids, Melting Point and Fluidity
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- Block 2: Membrane Lipids: Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Glycolipids.
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- Concepts: Lipids and Membrane Lipids: "Quick" explanation of the Main Concepts
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